Role summary
Ensure accurate and timely assistance on Freight and Tariffs cost planning, variance analysis, budgeting, and inventory valuation while working closely with cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiency and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain Inventory, Freight & Duty cost for inbound and Outbound
- Coordinate with logistics & procurement teams to ensure D2D freight is accurate & optimal
- Analyze cost deviations and provide inputs for corrective actions
- Assist in preparation of Long term plan, annual budgets and rolling forecasts
- Collect and analyze inputs from logistics and supply chain for cost projections
- Monitor adherence to budgeted costs and flag potential overruns through KPIs
- Track and report Inventory, inbound, outbound freight and tariffs variances
- Assist in root-cause analysis of significant cost variances
- Support monthly plant performance reporting related to cost KPIs
- Work with NPD, Logistics teams to provide landed cost estimates
- Help prepare business cases and track cost evolution through design phases
- Validate cost targets based on internal benchmarks and market trends
- Prepare regular freight and tariff reports and dashboards
- Present cost trend analysis, savings, and localization benefits
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to logistics team
- Maintain accuracy of costing data in ERP (SAP CO module)
- Assist in setting up networks and routings for new products
- Perform periodic audits of cost master data for completeness and accuracy
Qualifications
- 10–15 years of experience in product costing or plant finance roles in manufacturing
- Automotive/EV experience preferred
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Excel-based analysis
- CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification
Education
CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification
Experience
10–15 years of experience in product costing or plant finance roles in manufacturing
Skills
- Strong understanding of inventory, Inbound and Outbound principles and cost drivers
- Good analytical and data interpretation skills
- Proactive and detail-oriented with a focus on execution
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
- Salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
- Participation in Lucid's equity program and/or discretionary annual cash incentive program
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