Vehicle Cost Coordinator

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, AL, is seeking a Senior Analyst in Vehicle Cost Engineering to support cost management for vehicle programs, including PCS/TPC and program economics.

You will build and maintain cost models, perform EBOM reviews, and collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, and FP&A to validate assumptions and drive cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering (ABET preferred), or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in automotive finance, product cost, program management, engineering, purchasing, or analytical roles.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and ability to build clear, auditable models.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) and ability to prepare concise, management-ready summaries.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Support Vehicle Cost Manager in executing PCS/TPC and program economics for assigned vehicle programs.
• Build and maintain cost models, trackers, and reconciliations; target gaps by component.
• Perform EBOM reviews and rollups to identify cost drivers by model year.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to validate data, resolve issues, align on targets.
• Maintain data quality and version control; document assumptions for traceability.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering

Tools

EBOM & STV

Cost Service Tool/Checkbook

Fastcar2

QlikSense

GST

PentaSAP

MS Office Suite

PowerPoint

Co-pilot

Job description

This position is responsible for:

• Supporting the Vehicle Cost Manager (Serial Life) in executing PCS/TPC and program economics deliverables for assigned vehicle programs
• Building and maintaining cost models, trackers, and reconciliations (including component-level targets and cost-to-target gaps)
• Performing bill of material (EBOM) reviews, part break-out, and system/subsystem rollups to identify cost drivers and changes by model year
• Partnering with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Purchasing, MGA/Plant, S&M, FP&A) to validate assumptions, resolve data issues, and align on targets
• Maintaining data quality and version control across tools and repositories; documenting assumptions and changes to support traceability

What You Will Learn:

• How PCS, TPC, and program cost targets are developed, tracked, and reported
• How to interpret and use EBOM/STV data to perform rollups and analyze deltas
• Vehicle systems/subsystems content and how design, sourcing, and manufacturing decisions impact cost
• Professional communication and story-telling with data for management reviews

What This Role Will Prepare You For:

• Senior Analyst / Lead Analyst roles in Product Cost, Program Finance, or Vehicle Cost Engineering
• Program cost leadership assignments (vehicle line, platform, or commodity)
• Broader controllership and business case roles supporting product development and sourcing

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering (ABET preferred), or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in automotive finance, product cost, program management, engineering, purchasing, or analytical roles
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and ability to build clear, auditable models
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) and ability to prepare concise, management-ready summaries
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional partners

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with costing, BOM, or sourcing systems/tools (e.g., EBOM & STV, Cost Service Tool/Checkbook, Fastcar2, QlikSense, GST, PentaSAP)
• Understanding of vehicle systems/subsystems and ability to translate technical content into cost impacts
• Advanced user in MS Office suite. Excel (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts), Co-pilot, PowerPoint
• PowerPoint proficiency and experience creating executive-ready decks and clear narrative summaries
• Experience supporting forecast/budget processes and/or tooling and variable cost estimating
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment; proactive, detail-oriented, and continuous improvement mindset