Senior Planning / Cost Specialist

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle lease program

Comprehensive health & well-being

Generous PTO

Competitive retirement savings plans

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Manufacturing Launch Cost Lead to plan and provide manufacturing volume scenarios for Assembly plants in North America. You will drive cost estimates, coordinate with finance, Supply Chain, and plant production to ensure feasible plans and cost optimization.

The role requires collaboration with senior leadership, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives under time pressure.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills with data handling aptitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present to senior leadership.
• Creative thinker who can streamline reports and reduce data entry time.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide manufacturing volume scenarios for assembly plants.
• Lead cost estimation and budgeting efforts across NA launch programs.
• Coordinate with Global Launch Cost and MCE teams for cost validation.
• Facilitate executive meetings and present cost-related proposals to senior leadership.
• Engage cross-functional groups (Manufacturing Finance, Plant Production, Supply Chain) to ensure feasible, cost-effective proposals.
• Develop leadership presentations and calendar proposals aligned with program volume changes.

Skills

Excel advanced

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Qlik Sense

Power Apps

AI tools

Job description

The Manufacturing Launch Cost Lead is responsible for planning and providing Manufacturing volume scenarios for Assembly plants.

These Duties Include

• Drive continuous improvement by collaborating with the Global Launch Cost team on process and standards
• Lead coordination with MCE team to establish North American launch cost for new program initiatives
• Facilitate executive-level validation meetings with senior leadership
• Champion adoption of new processes by engaging and aligning MCE leads
• Orchestrate cross-functional efforts, including Manufacturing Finance, for annual budgeting activities
• Conduct launch cost training sessions for teams and stakeholders
• Act as the primary point of contact for all North American launch cost inquiries
• Develop high-level cost estimates to support make vs. buy decision-making
• Creating calendar proposals based on program volume changes, potentially increasing or decreasing
• Developing leadership presentations and/or proposals for current year plus one
• Working with Supply Chain, MLM, Plant Production, and various other groups to assure proposals and plans are feasible and the most cost-effective way for manufacturing to operate in the current year
• End of Month, End of Quarter, and End of Half will be critical to support flexible working hours to assure reports and information are completed on time

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience
• General understanding of how an assembly plant operates
• Vehicle Status as it moves through Body-in-White (BIW), Paint, General Assembly (GA) and I-status
• High skill level in Excel (Google Sheets) and PowerPoint (Google Slides) is required
• Creative thinker required to streamline reports and minimize data entry
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes with a focus on Body in White (BIW), Paint, General Assembly, Quality
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office PowerPoint (Google Slides) and Excel (Google Sheets)
• Strong organizational/project management skills
• Self-Motivated and able to successfully achieve results under time pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data analytics, finance or manufacturing related field
• Power Bi, Qlik sense, Power Apps
• Advanced analytical tools, AI tools

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

EOE / Disability / Veteran