Cost master India

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Job title:
Cost master

Your role:

Job Responsibilities:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assists in conducting rigorous assessments of supplier competitiveness offering strategic guidance to the commodity management team on optimizing the supplier portfolio.
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.
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.
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:
Bachelors/ Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum required Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience with Bachelors in areas such as Cost Assessment Process optimization Business Management Supplier Negotiations or equivalent OR no prior experience required with Masters 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:
Procurement Policies and Processes
DfX Methodology
Cost Optimization
Business Acumen
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Continuous Improvement
Training Delivery
Management Reporting
Cost Estimation
Process Costing
Supplier Evaluation Methodologies

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