Cost Planning Analyst: Drive Profitability & Strategy

JTEKT North America Corporation

Vonore (TN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

JTEKT North America Corporation is seeking a Build Your Future Cost Planning Analyst in Vonore, TN. This role focuses on tracking, reporting, and strategizing to ensure product launches hit target profits while maintaining healthy portfolio performance.

You will coordinate quotes, monitor cost targets, support cost-reduction initiatives, and work across functions to optimize manufacturing costs. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and manufacturing cost experience, with overtime and travel

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in Accounting/Finance/Engineering/Business or related field.
2 years of job-related experience in cost reporting/analysis.
Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate cross-functional efforts to develop quotes for new business inquiries.
Track cost planning for new programs and monitor profitability.
Lead cost plans tracking and countermeasure reporting for milestones and management reviews.
Support cost reduction on current production programs to maximize margin.
Assist make vs. buy analyses for outsourcing vs. in-house production.
Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.