Manager Commercial Analysis

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. in Detroit, MI seeks a Manager Commercial Analysis to partner with Global Procurement, lead forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis, and drive strategic financial insights.

You will lead a team of analysts, oversee the Dauch TLC model governance, ensure compliance, and collaborate with Procurement, Operations and Finance to improve cost performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or closely related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Leads, coaches, and develops a team of analysts responsible for material cost forecasting, budgeting, procurement scorecard reporting, commodity pricing administration, and compliance activities.
• Establishes priorities, monitors team performance, and ensures the timely delivery of high-quality analyses and reporting.
• Fosters a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development.
• Oversees the administration and governance of sourcing decision-support tool commonly referred to as the Dauch TLC (Total Landed Cost) model.
• Supports existing control framework related to sourcing, signature authority and price change management.
• Oversees the maintenance of 3rd party raw material index data used to update pricing.
• Oversees team efforts related to integration and executive report outs.
• Assists in developing an integrated Dauch PPV/VAVE reporting solution.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen controls and improve process effectiveness.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Finance knowledge

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or closely related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Posting Title

Manager Commercial Analysis

Job Description Summary

Dauch is looking for a Manager Commercial Analysis to join our team in Detroit, MI.

The Manager Commercial Analysis is a key finance business partner to Dauch's Global Procurement organization, supporting financial planning, material cost management, sourcing strategy, compliance, and executive decision-making. This person leads a team of analysts responsible for forecasting, budgeting, procurement performance reporting, supplier risk analysis, and commodity pricing administration.

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Commercial Analysis within the VP Driveline Finance organization but has responsibility for all Dauch operating units. This individual collaborates closely with Procurement, Operations, and Finance leadership to drive cost performance, strengthen internal controls, and deliver actionable insights that support the company's strategic objectives.

Job Description

• Leads, coaches, and develops a team of analysts responsible for material cost forecasting, budgeting, procurement scorecard reporting, commodity pricing administration, and compliance activities.
• Establishes priorities, monitors team performance, and ensures the timely delivery of high-quality analyses and reporting.
• Fosters a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development.
• Oversees the administration and governance of sourcing decision-support tool commonly referred to as the Dauch TLC (Total Landed Cost) model.This tool can be described as a discounted cash flow model designed to compare sourcing options and their impact to Dauch.
• Supports existing control framework that was developed to assist procurement with compliance to policies and procedures as it relates to sourcing, signature authority and price change management.
• Oversees the administration of the ongoing monthly maintenance of 3rd party supplied raw material index data that is used to update supplier and customer pricing.
• Oversees team efforts related to integration.This includes reviewing, approving and tracking synergies as well as executive report outs developed from our internal reporting.
• Assists in the development of an integrated Dauch PPV/VAVE reporting solution that meets the needs of all stakeholders.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen controls and improve process effectiveness.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or closely related field.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Good knowledge and/or experience with finance and accounting issues.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and detailed.
• Positive "can do" attitude.
• Ability to work effectively with non-finance associates.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products - Excel and PowerPoint.

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.