Manager, Global Cost Optimization Vehicle Analysis

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Location
Montgomery, ALPurpose
Leading the analysis of performance in cost reduction idea generation and progression for global plants.
Streamlining cost-saving ideas, facilitating to exchange cost cost-saving ideas between global plants and regions, and consolidating data to demonstrate the impact of cost-savings initiatives by vehicle model line.
Consolidating cost savings data from global plants generating pipeline status reports and preparing executive summary reports to highlight key activities, savings impact, and required support.
The department's key mission is to establish an organization structure between regions and plants through global integration to achieve the targets.

Major Responsibilities
Oversee the collection and analysis of data related to cost reduction ideas.
Conduct in-depth assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and progress of cost reduction initiatives at each plant.
Collect, compile, and analyze cost-saving ideas from various models and plants and evaluate the performance of each plant and vehicle model line.

Major Responsibilities (continued)
Facilitate the exchange of cost-saving ideas among global plants to implement and optimize cost-optimization initiatives to maximize overall performance.
Generate status reports detailing the progressions of ideas and cost-saving impact by category, model, and plant.
Provide regular updates and insights to top management regarding potential opportunities for further optimization.
Provide strategic guidance and support to plant-level stakeholders to drive the implementation of cost-reduction initiatives.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, procurement, and R&D to validate key information of cost-saving ideas and ensure data accuracy is maintained.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of cost optimization efforts.
Developing and maintaining a centralized database or platform for efficient storage and management of idea information.

Authority
Facilitate communication and collaboration with related divisions in global plants.
Direct meetings with cross-functional team in global regions and plants.

Education
~ Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related academic background.Related Experience
Six or more years of progressively responsible supply chain experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in the automotive industry.
Vehicle Cost expert or reengineering experience preferred.

Skills/Knowledge
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong data management and statistical analysis/reporting.
Knowledge of design concepts, manufacturing, and assembly of core components, is a huge plus.

Certification
N/A.

Physical Requirements
Actively participate in hands-on vehicle tear-down and related activities

Travel: 25% - 50%Able to travel internationally

Business travel as needed

Work Model
#LI-Hybrid (60% Onsite/40% Remote)Affiliate
#HyundaiCompensation
$86,800.00 - $124,000.00 AnnualBenefits
Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
Vacation and sick time off
Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
401(K) company match
Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program - eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)

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