Cost Optimization Lead

Cost Optimization Lead

Cost Reduction | Data Analytics | Resource Industries

Full-Time | On-Site | 8+ Years Experience

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Cost Optimization Lead to join our team in Irving, TX or Mossville, IL! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you are a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who excels at translating complex data into actionable insights that drive cost leadership within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company — let’s talk!

Position Overview

We are seeking a Cost Optimization Lead to play a critical role in driving cost reduction initiatives across product groups within Resource Industries, fully on-site in Irving, TX (5 days per week). This position focuses on identifying and executing savings opportunities using strategic tools such as should-cost analysis, order quantity optimization, similar part analysis, and multi-source arbitrage. You will collaborate frequently with product and category groups, working within a team of five and partnering with a senior lead as needed based on project complexity.

Key Contributions & Responsibilities

• Identify cost reduction opportunities across product groups; optimize order quantities and evaluate sourcing strategies including multi-source arbitrage.
• Build and maintain dashboards to monitor project and program health; identify trends in data and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Prepare clear, concise executive-ready reports and presentations using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI — highlighting risks, savings opportunities, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product and category groups to implement cost-saving initiatives and drive process improvements.
• Manage projects and deliverables; track progress and communicate status clearly to stakeholders.

Team Structure & Work Environment

• You will work within a team of five, with frequent collaboration across product and category groups. Depending on project scope and complexity, you may partner with a senior lead on the team.
• This is a fully on-site role, 5 days per week, in Irving, TX.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related technical field with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 5+ years; or Associate’s degree with 10+ years. A technical degree of some capacity is required.
• Internship experience may be counted toward the required years of experience. Comparable backgrounds include roles in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical engineering.

Top 3 Skills

• Advanced data analytics proficiency — Excel (VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, charts, graphs, Power Query), PowerPoint, and Power BI including dashboard creation.
• Ability to read part numbers and technical drawings/prints — a common and critical requirement for this role.
• Ability to clearly communicate data-driven findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including executive-level stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills

• Experience with cost reduction strategies, should-cost analysis, and related methodologies.
• Experience driving process improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams.

Required Soft Skills

• Collaborative and data-driven mindset — comfortable working across product and category groups to drive shared outcomes.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to identify trends, synthesize complex data, and draw clear, actionable conclusions.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

• Paid Holidays

Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com

Salary Expectations: 93,000-99,000