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International · 3 months ago

Product Cost Controller - TRATON R&D US, LLC

Lisle, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

TRATON is one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, integrating its brands to innovate in sustainable transportation. The Product Cost Controller will manage and guide product cost structures throughout the product lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure cost objectives are met.

AutomotiveFinancial ServicesManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and manage product costs for all product changes by consolidating current cost data with new design and assembly processes

Build and manage Bills of Materials (BoMs) from early concept stages to final product release

Define and develop target costs, product costs, and tooling estimates

Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Teams, Purchasing, Finance, and more to align cost objectives

Package design concepts, cost definitions, and relevant data for target setting and cost tracking purposes

Present accurate, timely, and consistent cost data to support effective decision-making

Maintain product profitability by identifying cost drivers and recommending corrective actions

Represent cost control interests on Program Teams to ensure target costs are achieved

Conduct product cost calculations throughout the lifecycle, consolidating data across TRATON brands

Prepare and distribute executive-level cost reports and participate in high-level reviews

Define costing structures to support major decision milestones, reviews, and approvals

Challenge and monitor product costs for current and future projects

Qualification

Target Cost ProcessProduct Cost ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteCost Drivers KnowledgeMatrix Organization ExperienceMeeting FacilitationEffective CommunicationStrategic Mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree

At least 2 years of accounting or finance experience

OR Master's degree

At least 1 year of accounting or finance experience

OR At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)