Cost Accounting Specialist: Drive Plant Profitability

Yazaki North America; Canton Charter Township (MI); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Safe collaborative environment

Diverse teams

Global resources

Supportive leadership

Professional growth

Competitive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Yazaki North America is seeking a Cost Accounting Specialist to join the TPNO team, with options to work in Canton, MI or La Vergne, TN. The role focuses on manufacturing cost performance, program profitability, and plant execution through variance analysis and data-driven insights.

You will develop Power BI dashboards and collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Purchasing to drive profitability improvements and digitalize processes.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or closely related field.
• Broad understanding of business principles with exposure to purchasing operations, supplier management, material cost drivers, and procurement processes.
• 2+ years of experience in Automotive or Manufacturing industry; global environment preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Material Variance Analysis: analyze material cost variances and support profitability improvements.
• Financial Analysis for RFQ: validate material cost assumptions, supplier quotes, and sourcing strategies; identify risks and opportunities.
• Financial Analysis During Program Development: monitor material costs, track open actions, liaise with Purchasing/PM/Sales/Engineering.
• Financial Analysis After Start of Production: compare planned vs actual costs, investigate variances, support corrective actions.
• Mass Production Profitability Improvement: monitor cost trends, support cost reduction, track savings initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, automated reports, and financial tools; drive standardization and efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Cost Planning Support: coordinate with Purchasing, Sales, PM, Engineering, and Manufacturing.

Conocimientos

Material variance analysis

Business understanding & procurement

Automotive/manufacturing experience

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Yazaki North America is seeking a Cost Accounting Specialist to join the TPNO team, with options to work in Canton, MI or La Vergne, TN. The role focuses on manufacturing cost performance, program profitability, and plant execution through variance analysis and data-driven insights.

You will develop Power BI dashboards and collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Purchasing to drive profitability improvements and digitalize processes.