Lead for Cost Planning in PowerSports

2 weeks ago


Raymond, Ohio, United States American Honda Motor Full time

Position Overview:
The Lead for Cost Planning in PowerSports & Products will be responsible for crafting and executing comprehensive cost strategies across both US and Global purchasing sectors, including factory manufacturing strategies to align with business objectives in the short, medium, and long term.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Unit Leadership: Oversee all assigned personnel to ensure growth and performance, maintain departmental output, support business initiatives, manage resources effectively, and communicate strategies and results to team members and management.
2. Cost Strategy Development: Collaborate with the research and planning unit to create detailed cost strategies prior to key events, ensuring alignment with business, technical, procurement, production, and sales strategies.
3. Cost Reduction Initiatives: Establish clear targets and actionable tactics on an annual basis to support ongoing cost reduction efforts in line with business plans.
4. Manufacturing Strategy Support: Assist in the planning of ATV/SxS component manufacturing strategies to ensure a competitive and sustainable business framework.

Candidate Profile:
Required Experience:
A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, ideally within the PowerSports or Automotive sectors.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Desired Skills:
- In-depth understanding of the PowerSports development process.
- Comprehensive knowledge of company division and departmental functions.
- Strong management, mentorship, and process improvement capabilities.
- Diplomatic negotiation skills.
- Excellent multitasking, prioritization, and decision-making abilities.
- Capacity to positively influence and motivate team members.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong relationship-building and conflict resolution skills.

Additional Position Factors:
- Hybrid work model (60% in-office).
- Travel requirement of 30%.

At American Honda Motor, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to become a company that society values now and in the future. Your curiosity will fuel innovation, and your courageous spirit will challenge conventional thinking. We believe that a diverse workforce of thinkers and innovators enhances our company. Respect for one another and for diversity drives our associates to contribute at their highest level and work effectively in teams. Together, we make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products.

What Sets Us Apart:
Total Rewards:
- Competitive base salary.
- Annual bonus structure.
- Manager lease car program (includes car, maintenance, and insurance at no cost).
- Leading industry benefit plans (medical, dental, vision).
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and personal days.
- 401K plan with company match and additional contributions.
- Relocation assistance (if eligible).

Career Development:
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Career mobility options.
- Education reimbursement for ongoing learning.
- Comprehensive training and development programs.

Additional Offerings:
- Wellbeing initiatives.
- Community service and engagement opportunities.
- Product programs.
- Complimentary beverages on-site.

American Honda Motor is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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