Manager, Vehicle Cost Management

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Job Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in office)

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Manager, Vehicle Cost Management to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI. This position will manage a team of 2-4 professional program controllers.

A Day in the Life:   

The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives.

• Develop, facilitate, and control the current budget and forecast for Purchased Parts, Vendor Tooling, Logistics and Manufacturing for all New Model Car Programs (Minor Model and Full Model Change) in the Americas region during the Product Development Phase --> Start of Production --> Mass Production.

• Will work as part of the Product Development Team to ensure that the vehicle purchased parts, vendor tooling, Logistics and Manufacturing budgets and forecasts are updated periodically (depending on size and strategic importance) to reflect the current design intent, risks and opportunities, commercial issues and other items brought forward by the team.

• Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of program financial conditions to all members of the Product Development Team (Engineering, Purchasing, Program Directors (PMO), Chief Vehicle Engineers, etc.).

• TdC (Total delivery Cost - COGS+R&D) Actuals tracking to measure the progress of Cost Reduction targets by function.

• Will engage in business case development as necessary and support other functional groups to optimize cost height and profitability.

• Promote early identification of risks and opportunities to the development programs in an objective and independent manner.

• Cost Reduction opportunity generation, along with challenging and supporting the implementation of this CR OPP, through the following activities (but not limited to):

  • Internal vehicle & commodity benchmarking

  • External vehicle & commodity benchmarking

  • Feature cost analysis to support rightsizing activities

• Will develop Business Plan for "Minor and Full Model Change", working very closely with Finance, Purchasing, R&D and PMO.

• Drive consistency and continuous improvement within the country, North America region and globally by documenting procedures, leading cross-functional, or intra-departmental projects.

• Will provide leadership, guidance, support, coaching, and training to the staff and assist in developing objectives and evaluating performance.

• Ensure compliance with Nissan's procedures, policies, and internal controls.

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related field, plus 7+ years of related experience at a professional level.

• Good understanding of logistics and manufacturing costs.

• Strong understanding of vehicle costs by each element.

Desired:

• MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred.

• Experience as a manager or lead analyst preferred.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to senior executive audiences.

• Strong analytical aptitude and data-driven problem-solving abilities.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.