Head of Costing, Industrial Seals

Datwyler Group

. Lead costing, quotation, and pricing administration activities for the General Industry Business Unit .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNorth Canton • Ohio • United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in costing methodologies, pricing administration, and profitability analysis within a manufacturing environment. Proficient in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel, with strong leadership and project management skills to drive process improvements and influence cross-functional teams.

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Costing MethodologiesPricing AdministrationSAP ExperienceProfitability AnalysisLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost ModelsProfitability AnalysisCost Accounting PrinciplesBusiness AnalysisData-Driven RecommendationsQuotation ProcessesManufacturing AnalysisCommercial StrategyContinuous ImprovementProject Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersManaging Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft ExcelQuotation ToolsReporting SystemsBusiness Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

General IndustryManufacturingCommercial OperationsCost StructuresBusiness Risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead costing, quotation, and pricing administration activities for the General Industry Business Unit
Lead the entire RFQ process, ensuring timely, accurate, and competitive quotations
Develop, maintain, and improve costing methodologies for pricing decisions, profitability analysis, and commercial strategy
Collaborate with Commercial, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to validate data and maintain cost baselines
Evaluate new business opportunities, profitability, pricing strategies, capital requirements, and business risks
Maintain and improve quotation tools, processes, and reporting systems
Own Product Line pricing administration in SAP, including price maintenance, mass updates, surcharge implementation, and pricing governance
Analyze margin performance and profitability trends and provide data-driven pricing recommendations
Evaluate impacts of raw material changes, labor rates, tariffs, freight fluctuations, and other cost drivers
Lead, coach, and develop costing personnel
Establish standardized costing processes, methodologies, governance, and best practices across manufacturing locations
Serve as the primary costing subject matter expert for the General Industry Business Unit
Drive continuous improvement and support portfolio strategy, investment decisions, and growth opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or related field
5+ years of progressive experience in costing, pricing, finance, commercial operations, manufacturing analysis, product management, or engineering
Experience developing product cost models and profitability analyses within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated leadership experience through direct personnel management and/or leadership of cross functional initiatives
Experience supporting quotation and pricing activities for engineered or manufactured products
SAP experience required
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business analysis tools
Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures and cost accounting principles
Ability to analyze complex business situations and translate findings into commercial recommendations
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and organizational levels
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced business environment
Proven capability to drive process improvements and implement best practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wide range of career and development opportunities
International company environment
Opportunities to contribute skills, ideas and experience
Environment where people can grow and help shape the future