Cost Analyst

Who Will You Be Working With?

You will work closely with the Operational Excellence team as well as partners across Sourcing and Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing. The role also involves collaboration with cross‑functional project teams and regular interaction with both internal and external project stakeholders. This position operates within a matrixed environment and requires strong collaboration, clear communication, and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.

How Will You Make the Difference?

Within the Freight Equipment Organization, this position will develop the process for reporting and forecasting the product cost for existing locomotive and mining deals with emphasis on identifying trends and opportunities for cost improvement in the projects and product.  They will establish processes and monitor project performance in relation to the essential responsibilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide updated cost walks for current freight equipment deals using cost analytics dashboard, oracle, obiee, MS excel, and other tools
• Establish and report out monthly cost out project track results for Operational Excellence team
• Partner with Sourcing, Engineering and Manufacturing to identify risks and opportunities to the current roll ups and forecasted roll ups and drive accountability and resolution with supporting functions to close risks and opportunities
• Identify and understand gaps, themes and trends in the data working with the cross functional teams for support
• Define and implement report out rhythms for communicating current roll ups and forecasted roll ups as well as project theme or trend identification
• Facilitate communication within the team, as needed, to achieve milestones and professionally manage communications with internal / external project stakeholders
• Primary Job locations are Grove City, PA and Erie PA

What We Want to Know About You

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and /or equivalent combination of experience required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in cost forecasting role
• Knowledge/use of Oracle and OBIEE software
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with large data files                                 

Desired Characteristics

• Willingness to learn engineering, manufacturing and supply chain tools and processes in depth, if not already familiar
• Strong familiarity and skillset in Excel
• Ability to influence multiple stakeholders and work across the matrix organization and project manage issues to resolution.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

What Will Your Typical Day Look Like?

• Provide updated cost walks for current freight equipment deals using cost analytics dashboards, Oracle, OBIEE, Excel, and other analytical tools
• Establish and report monthly cost‑out project tracking results for the Operational Excellence team
• Partner with Sourcing, Engineering, and Manufacturing to identify risks and opportunities in current and forecasted cost roll‑ups
• Analyze data to identify gaps, themes, and trends, and collaborate cross‑functionally to address findings
• Define and implement consistent reporting and communication rhythms for current and forecasted cost performance
• Facilitate communication within the team to meet milestones and professionally manage interactions with project stakeholders

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $62100-85300 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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