Sr. Analyst, Vehicle Cost Management
Core
Act as the single source of cost data and trusted advisor for vehicle cost management, leading staff and driving cost performance across the product development lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC vehicle cost management analyst with leadership responsibilities
Builds
Budgets, forecasts, and cost reduction targets for purchased parts, vendor tooling, logistics, and manufacturing
Domain
Automotive industry, vehicle program management, and supply chain finance
Required skills
Total Delivered Cost (TdC) analysis, budget and forecast development, cross-functional program management, bill of materials analysis, cost reduction strategy, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Power BI), stakeholder reporting
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, business transformation experience, data-driven problem solving, executive presentation skills
Technologies
Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Power BI
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, guidance, and performance evaluation to staff; Act as a functional advisor to senior management and coordinate with program teams in Japan; Develop and control budgets and forecasts for purchased parts, vendor tooling, logistics, and manufacturing; Manage Total Delivered Cost (TdC) for regional and global models; Perform in-depth analysis of full vehicle and engine bill of materials to identify cost risks and opportunities; Coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive cost reduction opportunities; Ensure timely and accurate reporting of program financial conditions to stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties