**PowerSports & Products Cost Planning Unit Lead - Strategic Cost Optimization**

2 weeks ago


Raymond, Ohio, United States Honda Motors Full time
About this Position:

The **Cost Planning Unit Head** will develop and implement **PowerSports & Products (PSP)** product cost strategies across US and Global purchasing organizations, including factory manufacturing strategies to achieve short, medium, and long-term business plans.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Directs all assigned staff to assure associate growth/performance, maintains department's expected output, supports business plan/HJC initiatives, manages resources within designated limits, and promotes communication of strategies/results to associates/management.
  • Develops detailed cost strategies alongside research and planning unit prior to C-Event that can balance the related strategies from Business, Technical, Procurement, Production, and Sales.
  • Develops clear targets and tactics on an annual rolling basis to support cost reduction efforts to support business plans.
  • Supports ATV/SxS component manufacturing strategy in alignment with cost planning to assure competitive and sustainable business structure.
Requirements:
  • 12 years minimum of related work experience, preferably in PSP or Automotive field.
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Sound knowledge of PSP development process.
  • Thorough knowledge of company division/department functions.
  • Strong management, mentorship & process improvement skills.
  • Ability to negotiate with diplomacy.
  • Excellent multi-tasking, prioritizing, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to positively influence & motivate team members.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong relationship building & conflict resolution skills.
Additional Position Factors:
  • Hybrid (in office 60%/week).
  • Travel 30%.
About Honda:

Honda is a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda. Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment. We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products.

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?
  • Total Rewards:
    • Competitive base salary.
    • Annual Bonus.
    • Manager Lease Car (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included).
    • Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision).
    • Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal day.
    • 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution.
    • Relocation assistance (if eligible).
  • Career Growth:
    • Advancement opportunities.
    • Career mobility.
    • Education reimbursement for continued learning.
    • Training and Development program.
  • Additional Offerings:
    • Wellbeing program.
    • Community service and engagement program.
    • Product program.
    • Free drinks onsite.


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