Job PurposeResponsible for managing minor model development cost activities which include BOM maturation, ML communication across HDMA, Design and Business (DB) Cost Correlation, Cost Roll-up/Reporting to ADC and HDMA leadership. NM Project PL will also support full model development activities. Demonstrate understanding of the technical processes involved in new model cost management. Communicate and lead event schedule requirements.
Key Accountabilities - Lead minor model project management, including roll-up of BOM, understanding key regulation and spec changes on the new model.
- Review and develop cost-based part structures for New Models projects
- Confirmation and analysis of cost change reasons by each part for summarization and reporting of overall new model impact
- Analyse results and investigate cost change reasons
- Recognize problems/issue with new model development
- Prepare/develop New Model cost presentations that explains cost/investment to ADC, PSCC, and HDMA leadership
- Communicates effectively with other groups to establish/report accurate new model costs Recognize problems/issue with new model development
- Lead/Support project initiatives or SA's (Situational Analysis) to achieve and improve target KPI's and business plan objectives for expertise area,
- Identify areas of improvement process improvements in support of business plan objectives, and general cost reduction.
- Mentor EX1 associates, provide feedback on work output and quality.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications: - Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or Purchasing preferred or relevant experience required
Minimum Experience :
- 2+ years of relevant experience based on education
- 1-2 years accounting/finance (cost management) experience preferred
Other Job-Specific Skills: - New model project model cycle/management experience, strong organizing skills
- Understanding of Bill of Materials, GML, cost systems, and design change systems
- Strong communication, both verbal and non-verbal
Job Dimensions No. of Direct Reports : 0
No. of Indirect Reports : 0
Financial Dimensions : Maintain cost systems which establishes budgets for Mass Production overall Cost and Investment
Decisions Expected - Manage and Roll-up of unit cost/investment for new model and analysis of cost discrepancies
- Analyze Bill of Materials and determine any adjustments needed to cost structure for a model/event.
- Assess all business condition items which impact the unit cost and investigate any irregularities (i.e tariff, etc)
- Report and provide feedback during SED evaluations
Working Conditions - International travel (as required) to support New Model unit cost roll-up and attend SED evaluations.
- OT as required during weekdays and weekends to support new model activities
- 80/20 Hybrid
- Open Office Environment
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: - Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth: - Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings: - Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
