Cost master - India

Job Description

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Job title:
Cost master

Your role:

Job Responsibilities:
u2022 Develops detailed product cost models, tracing costs across the product hierarchy and throughout the supply chain to offer a comprehensive understanding of the landed product cost.
u2022 Conducts thorough visits to supplier sites, employing hands-on verification of assumptions, meticulous assessment of actual process costs, and the necessary adjustments to refine and enhance the accuracy of the product cost models.
u2022 Prepares the commodity team for effective price negotiations with suppliers, supporting the creation of fact pack documents that serve as invaluable negotiation aids, while standing ready to provide on-the-spot assistance during negotiations.
u2022 Engages in comprehensive outside-in analyses of product costs, leveraging insights to inform negotiation strategies and unearth potential avenues for cost reduction, thereby contributing to enhanced procurement outcomes.
u2022 Delivers tailored training sessions to internal stakeholders within Philips, equipping them with the requisite knowledge and skills to navigate and comprehend intricate cost analysis methodologies effectively.
u2022 Drives continuous improvement by refining and optimizing the Ways of Working (WoW), systematically enhancing methodologies, tools, and standards to bolster the efficiency and effectiveness of cost modeling processes.
u2022 Assists in conducting rigorous assessments of supplier competitiveness, offering strategic guidance to the commodity management team on optimizing the supplier portfolio.
u2022 Contributes to Design for Excellence (DfX) conventions, facilitating the identification of substantial Level 3 (L3) savings potentials through rigorous cost calculations and analysis, thereby fostering a culture of innovation and cost consciousness.
u2022 Serves as a proactive agent in strategy execution by delivering insightful and timely reporting and analysis on business performance, empowering stakeholders to make data-driven decisions that drive organizational success.
u2022 Leverages expertise in management reporting and business analysis to advocate for policy enhancements and procedural refinements, playing a pivotal role in driving organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Minimum required Education:
Bachelor's/ Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum required Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience with Bachelor's in areas such as Cost Assessment, Process optimization, Business Management, Supplier Negotiations or equivalent OR no prior experience required with Master's Degree.

Key skills: mechanical commodities, PCBA and Wire Harness. MHR calculation. additional AI skills connecting Should costing inputs and outputs to systems like SAP and WindChill

Preferred Skills:
u2022 Procurement Policies and Processes
u2022 DfX Methodology
u2022 Cost Optimization
u2022 Business Acumen
u2022 Data Analysis & Interpretation
u2022 Continuous Improvement
u2022 Training Delivery
u2022 Management Reporting
u2022 Cost Estimation
u2022 Process Costing
u2022 Supplier Evaluation Methodologies

How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Onsite roles require full-time presence in the companyu2019s facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the companyu2019s main facilities, generally at the customersu2019 or suppliersu2019 locations.
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