Cost Planning Specialist

Toyoda Gosei Americas•Troy, MI

20h

About The Position

Toyoda Gosei North America Corporation (TGNA) is seeking a Cost Planning Specialist in its Cost Management department. The role contributes to standard rate development and cost monitoring for TGNA and its North American manufacturing companies (NAMCs). The specialist prepares and analyzes production costs, coordinates cost-planning activities for design changes and programs, supports cost-reduction and investment analyses, and prepares materials for management and executive reviews. The position works collaboratively across departments and with NAMCs, supports continuous improvement efforts, and may require travel to NAMC locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
One to four years of experience in accounting, finance, or costing.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2016 or newer.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation, and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism when interacting with internal and external customers.
Effective attention to detail, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Strong organizational, analytical-thinking, problem-solving, and project-scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare, record, analyze, and report on the costs of producing the organization's products and services.
Create and manage the stage schedule for each design change.
Prepare and lead cross-functional kick-off meetings so departments understand their responsibilities.
Create and manage the part list as design or information changes for each program.
Conduct variance analysis resulting from design or process changes to establish benchmarks for future activity.
Work with the Engineering team to develop cost-reduction ideas.
Complete presentation materials for executives.
Provide supporting documents and analysis to management in preparation for the Global Conference.
Complete RFQs for various AMCs as assigned in the RFQ tracker.
Manage RFQs and support NAMCs with costing parts and leading cost walks (cost/sales reviews).
Complete ROIs for NAMCs and Sales for new investments.
Travel to various NAMCs to support cost/sales reviews.
Participate actively in continuous improvement (kaizen) efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.