Product Cost Manager

Vertiv Corporation; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Delaware, OH is seeking a Product Cost Manager to deliver cost reductions for the Racks Product Line and IT systems. You will analyze product costs, compare suppliers and manufacturing options, and present cost targets to executives.

The role requires collaboration with product management, engineering, procurement and operations, with the position based onsite at Vertiv's Delaware, OH office.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering product cost reductions for a product line.
• Strong financial analysis skills and cost-structure understanding.
• Ability to work with engineering, procurement and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive product cost improvement actions with cross-functional teams.
• Develop cost comparisons to benchmark locations and suppliers.
• Prepare and present cost targets and drivers to executives.
• Monitor costs throughout NPDI and product lifecycle for variances.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cost reduction

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Product cost modeling

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Product Cost Manager

Function: Racks Product Line / IT Systems

Location: Delaware, OH

Job Summary The Product Cost Manager is responsible for delivering product cost reductions that meet or exceed targets for the product line. Key activities include analyzing product costs, evaluating the impact of alternative sourcing and/or manufacturing strategies, monitoring actual costs vs. target, and developing and presenting executive level presentations. The role operates in a global and cross-functional environment and requires frequent collaboration with product management, engineering, quality, procurement, and operations. This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Delaware, OH office location.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and drive product cost improvement actions by working with a cross-functional team (notably Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations and Finance)
• Develop product cost comparisons to evaluate and benchmark manufacturing locations and suppliers
• Prepare and deliver presentations on product cost targets, key cost drivers, and supporting cost reduction activities
• Monitor product costs during the NPDI process and throughout the product lifecycle to identify and act on variances
• Identify and pursue continuous improvement projects that deliver improved efficiency and/or quality
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

Own it Act with urgency Foster a customer-first mindset Think big and execute Lead by example Drive continuous improvement Learn and seek out development Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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