Cost Planning Analyst

JTEKT North America•Knoxville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Planning Analyst supports JTEKT Automotive by tracking and reporting financial performance, coordinating strategy development to ensure new products launch at target profitability, and helping the current business portfolio achieve and maintain acceptable financial performance. The role coordinates cross-functional teams developing quotes for new customer business, tracks cost plans for new programs, monitors profitability, and sets cost targets. It also supports cost reduction efforts for current production programs and make-versus-buy analysis for outsourcing or in-house production. The position is based at JTEKT North America's location in Vonore, Tennessee. Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting, with substantial computer use and occasional exposure to manufacturing areas. Travel by automobile and plane is required approximately 15% of the time. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Two years of job-related experience.
Financial cost reporting and analysis experience.
Very strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, including data manipulation, storyboard development, and complex modeling.
Organizational skills that promote efficiency and leadership.
Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivation, persistence, and excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a participative management environment and maintain a drive to accomplish responsibilities.
Ability to travel by automobile and plane approximately 15% of the time.
Ability to meet the position's physical and work-environment requirements, including operating a computer keyboard and other office equipment and using required personal protective equipment when entering manufacturing areas.

Nice To Haves

Financial cost reporting and analysis experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate cross-functional team efforts to develop quotes for new business inquiries from customers.
Track cost planning for new programs, monitor profitability, and set cost targets.
Lead activity and reporting on open issues, follow-up activities, and countermeasure tracking for cost plans.
Support QG milestone meetings and JNA management meetings.
Support cost reduction activities on current production programs to maximize margin.
Support make-versus-buy analysis as required for outsourcing versus in-house production.
Handle stressful situations and lead teams in efficiently executing corporate strategy.
Multitask and prioritize multiple projects and activities.
Work daily overtime and Saturdays and/or Sundays when directed by the immediate supervisor or as necessary to complete essential job duties.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.