Cost Optimization & Analytics Specialist

Toyoda Gosei Americas; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyoda Gosei Americas is seeking a Cost Planning Specialist in the Cost Management department. The role focuses on standard rate development, cost monitoring, and collaboration with NAMCs across North America to optimize cost structures and investments.

The position requires 1–4 years of accounting/costing experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while meeting deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• 1 to 4 years of accounting, finance, or costing experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate effectively.
• Experience with cost accounting and ROI analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, records, analyze and reports on the cost of producing the organization's products and services
• Create and manage the stage schedule for each design change
• Prepare and lead cross-functional Kick-off Meetings so all departments understand their responsibilities
• Create and manage the part list as the design/information changes for each program
• Conduct variance analysis due to changes in design/process to benchmark for future activity
• Work with Engineering team to develop cost reduction ideas
• Complete the presentation materials that will be presented to the Executives
• Provide supporting documents/analysis to Management in preparation for the Global Conference
• Complete RFQ’s for various AMC’s as assigned in the RFQ tracker
• Manage RFQ’s and support NAMC’s with costing parts and leading cost walks (cost/sales review)
• Complete ROI’s for NAMC’s and sales for new investments
• Travel to various NAMC’s to support cost/sales review
• Function in a highly collaborative environment where flexibility and teamwork are crucial to individual success
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen)
• This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Project scheduling

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Toyoda Gosei Americas is seeking a Cost Planning Specialist in the Cost Management department. The role focuses on standard rate development, cost monitoring, and collaboration with NAMCs across North America to optimize cost structures and investments.

The position requires 1–4 years of accounting/costing experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while meeting deadlines in a collaborative environment.