Senior Planning / Cost Specialist

@ Stellantis
Stellantisstellantis.com

Senior Planning / Cost Specialist

Auburn Hills, MI
Posted today

About the job

Our company specializes in automotive manufacturing and launches new programs. The role focuses on cost estimation, process collaboration, leadership communication, and supporting continuous improvements within our North American assembly plants.

Requirements

  • Cost estimation experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Process improvement knowledge
  • Leadership communication ability
  • Auto manufacturing familiarity

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent team coordination
  • Detail-oriented
  • Proactive problem solver

Full job description

The Manufacturing Launch Cost Lead is responsible for planning and providing Manufacturing volume scenarios for Assembly plants.

These duties include:

  • Drive continuous improvement by collaborating with the Global Launch Cost team on process and standards
  • Lead coordination with MCE team to establish North American launch cost for new program initiatives
  • Facilitate executive-level validation meetings with senior leadership
  • Champion adoption of new processes by engaging and aligning MCE leads
  • Orchestrate cross-functional efforts, including Manufacturing Finance, for annual budgeting activities
  • Conduct launch cost training sessions for teams and stakeholders
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all North American launch cost inquiries
  • Develop high-level cost estimates to support make vs. buy decision-making
  • Creating calendar proposals based on program volume changes, potentially increasing or decreasing
  • Developing leadership presentations and/or proposals for current year plus one
  • Working with Supply Chain, MLM, Plant Production, and various other groups to assure proposals and plans are feasible and the most cost-effective way for manufacturing to operate in the current year
  • End of Month, End of Quarter, and End of Half will be critical to support flexible working hours to assure reports and information are completed on time

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

    • An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
    • An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Student loan refinancing programs
    • 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

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