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    Panasonic

    Electronics

    Cost Specialist

    Tijuana, MexicoOn-SiteFull-time3–5 yrs experiencePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Resumen

    This position supports financial planning, inventory accuracy, standard cost maintenance, variance analysis, and operational decision-making to ensure cost efficiency and compliance with company policies and financial regulations.

    Responsabilidades

    Mains Responsibilities:

    • Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, and material variances.
    • Prepare and maintain standard cost structures for products and manufacturing processes.
    • Monitor inventory transactions and support cycle count and physical inventory activities.
    • Review BOMs (Bill of Materials) and routing accuracy within the ERP system.
    • Perform monthly closing activities related to cost accounting.
    • Prepare cost reports, financial analyses, and management presentations.
    • Support budgeting and forecasting activities for manufacturing operations.
    • Identify cost-saving opportunities and support operational efficiency initiatives.
    • Validate purchase price variances and manufacturing performance metrics.
    • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and maquiladora regulations.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial and operational processes.
    • Support internal and external audits by providing required financial documentation and analysis.
    • Assist in fixed asset tracking and capitalization processes when required.
    • Generate KPI reports related to production costs, scrap, labor efficiency, and inventory accuracy.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
    • 3–5 years of experience in Cost Accounting or Finance within a manufacturing/maquiladora environment.
    • Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory control, and variance analysis.
    • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
    • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
    • Knowledge of maquiladora operations, IMMEX processes, and manufacturing environments preferred.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment.
    • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
    • Intermediate to advanced English proficiency preferred.

    Preferred Skills

    • Financial analysis and reporting
    • Manufacturing cost control
    • Budgeting and forecasting
    • Inventory reconciliation
    • Data analysis and KPI management
    • Process improvement mindset
    • Attention to detail and accuracy
    • Team collaboration and customer service orientation

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Panasonic

    Panasonic is a multinational electronics corporation that manufactures and markets a wide range of electronic products.

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