Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced professional for the role of
Manager - Cable Costing for a leading cable manufacturing organization. The
role will be responsible for product costing, tender pricing, commercial
evaluation, BOM validation, and profitability analysis across HT/LT and
specialty cable products. The candidate will play a key role in supporting
business profitability, pricing strategy, and cost optimization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare
detailed product cost sheets for HT/LT power cables, control cables,
instrumentation cables, telecom cables, and specialty cables
- Perform
raw material costing including Copper, Aluminium, XLPE, PVC, armouring,
insulation, and sheathing components
- Handle
tender costing, commercial pricing, and contribution margin analysis for
domestic and export business
- Evaluate
BOM structures, material consumption, process losses, and manufacturing
overheads
- Conduct
standard vs actual cost analysis and identify cost leakage areas
- Work
closely with Sales, Tendering, Production, Procurement, Finance, and
Design teams for commercial feasibility and pricing decisions
- Monitor
fluctuations in commodity pricing and assess impact on product costing and
margins
- Maintain
and validate costing data in ERP/SAP systems
- Support
management with profitability analysis, pricing models, and cost reduction
initiatives
- Ensure
accurate costing for new product development and customer-specific
requirements
- Analyze
plant-level manufacturing costs including labour, utilities, machine
processing, and packaging
- Participate
in budgeting, forecasting, and monthly MIS related to costing and margins
Requirements
Desired Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s
degree in engineering / commerce / finance; MBA or ICWA/CMA preferred
- 8–15
years of experience in costing within cable, wire, electrical, or
manufacturing industry
- Strong
understanding of HT/LT cable manufacturing processes and raw materials
- Hands-on
experience in product costing, tender pricing, BOM analysis, and
commercial costing
- Good
knowledge of Copper/Aluminium consumption calculations and costing
methodologies
- Experience
working on SAP/ERP-based costing systems
- Strong
analytical, commercial, and cross-functional coordination skills
- Ability
to work in a fast-paced manufacturing and tender-driven business
environment
Key Skills
- Cable
Costing
- HT/LT
Cable
- Tender
Costing
- Product
Costing
- Commercial
Costing
- BOM
Analysis
- Copper
Costing
- SAP/ERP
- Margin
Analysis
- Manufacturing
Costing
- Standard
Costing
- Variance
Analysis
- Cost
Optimization
- Pricing
Strategy
- Commercial
Evaluation
Reporting To
Head – Commercial / Finance / Business Finance
Industry Preference
Cable Manufacturing / Wire & Cable / Electrical
Manufacturing / Industrial Manufacturing
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, commerce, or finance
- MBA or ICWA/CMA qualification
- 8-15 years of costing experience in the cable, wire, electrical, or manufacturing industry
- Strong understanding of HT/LT cable manufacturing processes and raw materials
- Hands-on experience in product costing, tender pricing, BOM analysis, and commercial costing
- Knowledge of copper and aluminium consumption calculations and costing methodologies
- Experience with SAP or ERP-based costing systems
- Strong analytical, commercial, and cross-functional coordination skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing and tender-driven business environment
What We Do
XpertReach is an executive search and recruitment platform that helps startups, MSMEs, investment funds, family offices, and large corporations secure senior and leadership talent. Its services include executive search, interim and advisory placements, contract hiring, freelance consultants, and project-based staffing. The company uses a technology platform and global search capabilities to support critical talent requirements across sectors including financial services, manufacturing, education, retail, and professional services.
