Supports purchasing and materials operations by analyzing system reports, identifying shortages, processing quotes, tracking purchase orders, and coordinating with suppliers. Reviews material requirements, inventory parameters, pricing, lead times, and vendor performance to support timely production. Maintains accurate purchasing and supplier records, communicates order updates, and collaborates with engineering, sales, operations, and vendors to resolve material, quality, and delivery issues.

Provides cost accounting support in a manufacturing environment, including margin and absorption reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, inventory valuation, journal entries, reconciliations, consolidation, audit support, and SOX compliance. Partners with operations and other departments to translate financial results into operational insights, supports ERP implementations, and identifies workflow improvements.