Material Cost Book Coordinator

TechDigital Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Auburn Hills is seeking a Material Cost Book Coordinator. This role involves managing multiple projects, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring accurate cost documentation in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields and ideally possess automotive industry experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success. Join us to drive initiatives in the automotive sector and contribute to cost management efforts.

Qualifications

• Prior experience or knowledge in the automotive industry would be a plus.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple programs and cost details simultaneously.
• Solid leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Working on parts of different projects simultaneously.
• Collaborating with the engineering team for accurate Bill of Materials.
• Presenting the Project TPC situation and its evolution monthly.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and synthesis mindset

Proficiency in Excel and IT tools

Working proficiency in English

Multi commodity costing

Project management

Automotive knowledge

Education

Bachelor in Business, Finance, Mathematics, or Engineering

Advanced Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Essential Technical skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical and synthesis mindset
• Proficiency in Excel and IT tools
• Working proficiency in English
• Multi commodity costing
• Project management
• Prior experience or knowledge in the automotive industry would be a plus.

Mandatory requirements

• Bachelor in Business, Finance, Mathematics, or Engineering
• Experience in design, release or processing role; or other credentials in combination with relevant experience in developing variable and/or tooling costs for automotive components
• Automotive knowledge of production methods and development processes in the vehicle sector
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple programs and cost details simultaneously
• Solid leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with English as official language for communication (written and oral)
• Ability to work in a global team

Detailed Job Description

• The Material Cost Book Coordinator will be working on parts of different projects simultaneously.
• They will work closely with the engineering team to ensure that the project Cost book reflects the Bill of Materials accurately. Additionally, they will collaborate with the Cost Engineering, Manufacturing, or Purchasing team to ensure that the project Cost book reflects the most up-to date
• Responsible for presenting the Project TPC situation and its evolution from the previous month on a monthly basis

Behavioral Skills

• Planning & Prioritizing
• Eye for details
• Communication – Assertive, Persuasive
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Advanced Degree in Business.
• Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter.
• Activity based costing experience or experience in cost model development.

Advantageous

• Required Automotive industry experience.
• Automotive cost reduction/ Should cost experience.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong Analytical and quantitative skills with ability to draw decisions using data and metrics.