Cost Planning Specialist

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: La Vergne, TN, USA  

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for a Cost Planning Specialist to join our TPNO Business Unit in Nashville, TN. The ideal candidate will be responsible for project financial analysis following Global Project Management processes and rules. The candidate will set clear targets for each division/department, coordinate the roadmap implementation with related groups and follow-up results will be reported in program review meetings. The candidate will facilitate Business Unit profitability improvement activities based on data analysis of product’s cost and price. The candidate will work closely with Sales, Purchasing, Component BU, Manufacturing and Engineering to facilitate and coordinate improvement actions for Projects Profitability Improvement activities.

 What you will be doing:

• Product Costing

• Calculate and analyze product Bill of Material cost by component.
• Calculate and analyze product production cost.
• Calculate and analyze project life profitability and target achievements.

• Financial analysis for RFQ

• Gather necessary information to build a profitability and feasibility analysis for RFQ
• Prepare target costing and set targets for each division based on profit target
• Get the agreement of the targets set from each division/department
• Gather improvement ideas (roadmap) to fill the gap between target and current achievement
• Risk Assessment of project profitability due to internal (e.g. non-achievement of targets, etc) and/or external factors (eg. exchange rate fluctuation, volume change, etc)
• Prepare report for program review meetings.

• Financial analysis during program development phase

• Update of target costing based on design changes and target achievement based on RFQ.
• Follow-up and update Roadmap tracking sheet aiming at profit maximization of the program.
• Risk Assessment of project profitability due to internal (e.g. non-achievement of targets, etc) and/or external factors (eg. exchange rate fluctuation, volume change, etc)

• Financial analysis after Start of Production

• Compare planned KPIs with actual mass production result.
• Analyze what went well and did not go well during development phase from Cost Planning perspective.
• Follow-up and verify roadmap items implementation
• Risk Assessment of project profitability due to internal (e.g. non-achievement of targets, etc) and/or external factors (eg. exchange rate fluctuation, volume change, etc)

• Mass Production Programs profitability improvement activities
  • Compare and analyze BOM, Labor Rate and WH quotes from affiliates each semester quote
  • Follow-up Labor rate result month by month
  • Follow and analyze changes in main profitability KPIs, such as Gross Margin, Direct Profit, EBIT, etc.
  • Track improvement item by item and make sure closure through PDCA.
     

• Support other projects, tasks and/or duties as assigned

Create “What ifs” scenarios from Financials perspective, in order to support Management in decision making.

What you will bring to the table: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or closely related field
• Thorough knowledge of business principles in Sales or Finance
• Microsoft Office Familiarity
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel Knowledge
• Ability to be on call, as required

What we can provide you: 

• A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
• Diverse teams of experts
• Resources from around the globe
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.