Cost Planning Strategy Leader

Cost Planning Strategy Leader

Location: Raymond, OH

Workstyle: Hybrid

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals.

At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company which serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

About this Position:

This position will take the lead of parts strategies including in-house(I/H) and outsourcing (O/S) to understand the best sourcing of North American PowerSports & Products (PSP)within the Cost Planning Unit as well as model cost, budget, RM, and project reporting.

The role will create concise, accurate cost and maker layout summaries and reports them to Cost Planning management in support of PSP development and procurement activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead cost strategy creation of overall purchasing strategy consisting of best part sourcing (IH/OS) new model development along with procurement team by generating reports, analyzing data, and assisting in the preparation of presentation materials for reporting and/or evaluations
• Roll up short/mid-term cost and investment budget and make proposals including coordination of the mass production unit cost budgeting and raw materials
• Participates in coordination of I/H vs O/S manufacturing themes for both current and new model production to establish most effective business characteristics
• Execute special projects or future business study on PSP area and lead projects
• Manages the access of PSP associates and suppliers to related purchasing systems and coordinate any necessary training

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

• Requires 8-10 years related work experience, preferably in PSP or Automotive field

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business (Accounting or Purchasing preferred) or related discipline or equivalent work experience

Desired skills:

• Working knowledge of Honda Purchasing systems
• Proficient with programs such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, relational database management (QMF/SQL)
• Knowledge in leading projects or inter departmental activities effectively with other department leadership members such as Design/ Manufacturing as well as Procurement
• Strong planning, implementation, and leading projects, as well as management skills
• Ability to provide effective presentation skills, up to and including management level

Additional Position Factors:

• Workstyle: Hybrid (on-site 2 days/week)
• Travel: 25%

At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo. We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda. Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment. We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities. We are Honda!

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 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:

• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free drinks onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.