Global Cost Database Analyst

Education:

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in

  Mechanical Engineering

  or

  Manufacturing Engineering

Mandatory Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in

  developing and maintaining global economic databases

  for materials, machines, labor, and related cost parameters.
• Strong expertise in

  market price analysis

  across multiple commodity categories, including

  ferrous, non-ferrous, plastics, rubber, chemicals, and packaging materials

  .
• Ability to perform

  material price trend analysis

  and provide

  market insights

  to support sourcing and cost decisions.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  , with hands-on experience in data analysis and visualization.
• Solid understanding of

  product cost structures

  and identification of

  key cost drivers

  .
• Excellent

  communication and interpersonal skills

  with a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to

  manage multiple tasks

  simultaneously and deliver results within

  tight timelines

  .
• Awareness of

  credible data sources

  and subscription platforms for obtaining relevant market information.
• Up-to-date knowledge of

  commodity trends, forecasts, duties and tariffs, and freight rates

  .
• Ability to prepare

  comprehensive commodity analysis reports

  with actionable insights.
• Proficiency in

  creating professional presentations

  and summarizing complex data for stakeholders.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in

  should-cost analysis

  for commodities such as

  plastics, rubber, sheet metal, castings, and machined components

  .
• Hands-on experience in

  product teardown

  and creation of

  Bill of Materials (BOM)

  .
• Exposure to

  competitive benchmarking

  and

  value engineering

  practices.
• Practical understanding of

  manufacturing processes

  and

  shop floor operations

  .