Position Summary We are seeking an experienced professional for the role of Manager - Cable Costing for a leading cable manufacturing organization. The role will be responsible for product costing, tender pricing, commercial evaluation, BOM validation, and profitability analysis across HT/LT and specialty cable products. The candidate will play a key role in supporting business profitability, pricing strategy, and cost optimization initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Prepare detailed product cost sheets for HT/LT power cables, control cables, instrumentation cables, telecom cables, and specialty cables • Perform raw material costing including Copper, Aluminium, XLPE, PVC, armouring, insulation, and sheathing components • Handle tender costing, commercial pricing, and contribution margin analysis for domestic and export business • Evaluate BOM structures, material consumption, process losses, and manufacturing overheads • Conduct standard vs actual cost analysis and identify cost leakage areas • Work closely with Sales, Tendering, Production, Procurement, Finance, and Design teams for commercial feasibility and pricing decisions • Monitor fluctuations in commodity pricing and assess impact on product costing and margins • Maintain and validate costing data in ERP/SAP systems • Support management with profitability analysis, pricing models, and cost reduction initiatives • Ensure accurate costing for new product development and customer-specific requirements • Analyze plant-level manufacturing costs including labour, utilities, machine processing, and packaging • Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and monthly MIS related to costing and margins Requirements Desired Candidate Profile • Bachelor’s degree in engineering / commerce / finance; MBA or ICWA/CMA preferred • 8–15 years of experience in costing within cable, wire, electrical, or manufacturing industry • Strong understanding of HT/LT cable manufacturing processes and raw materials • Hands-on experience in product costing, tender pricing, BOM analysis, and commercial costing • Good knowledge of Copper/Aluminium consumption calculations and costing methodologies • Experience working on SAP/ERP-based costing systems • Strong analytical, commercial, and cross-functional coordination skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing and tender-driven business environment Key Skills • Cable Costing • HT/LT Cable • Tender Costing • Product Costing • Commercial Costing • BOM Analysis • Copper Costing • SAP/ERP • Margin Analysis • Manufacturing Costing • Standard Costing • Variance Analysis • Cost Optimization • Pricing Strategy • Commercial Evaluation Reporting To Head – Commercial / Finance / Business Finance Industry Preference Cable Manufacturing / Wire & Cable / Electrical Manufacturing / Industrial Manufacturing