At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the worlds top brands offering comprehensive engineering manufacturing and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Jabil is seeking a Defense & Aerospace Costing Manager to work in our St. Petersburg FL location. This position does require

How will you make an impact

As a Defense & Aerospace Costing Manager you will effectively manage and coordinate all activities related to the New Business Pricing or Quarterly Pricing process. You will also ensure that incoming quote packages and outgoing cost Bill of Materials or pricing files are being analyzed and managed for timeliness completeness and competitiveness.

What will you do

• Support New Customer Existing Customer and New Design Material Quotation activities.
• Maximize use and ensure cost competitiveness from the Global Quotes resource via regular communication and effective collaboration.
• Thoroughly analyze Request for Quote data to ensure most competitive Total Cost of Ownership quote package is provided to the requestor.
• Support Existing Customer & New Design Material Quotation and Costing activities
• Set informed targets for Commodity Managements quarterly supplier negotiations provide performance feedback and request explanation behind missed opportunities.
• Analyze and report materials price statistics for a specific Business Unit.
• Manage all Customer pricing and ensure data is visible in Jabils pricing tools.
• Negotiate or assign ownership for the negotiation of non-Customer and non-Global Commodity Manager Managed parts.
• Review and solution data integrity issues i.e. costing fields AML sourcing owners etc.
• Demonstrate leadership skills that provide both our internal & external customers with an unparallel level of service and costing solutions.
• Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by determining individual and team results.
• Solicit ongoing feedback from Supply Chain & Business Development on elements that would allow us to become more efficient and cost effective.
• Effective management of support infrastructure for Quarterly Pricing or New Business activities.
• Contribution towards both the development and deployment of Costing tool sets.
• Maintain weekly communication forums with all direct and indirect team members supporting initiatives.
• Regularly communicate activities and related deliverables.
• Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.
• Actively promotes best practices across the costing organization.
• Actively involve Global Sector and Business Unit resources that will allow us to drive the optimal solution.
• Understand the Corporation/Sectors and the Business Units strategic direction.
• Become an expert in a defined space (understand Customers Products Key Commodities Market Conditions etc. that are imperative to the business)
• Provide regular updates to Senior Costing Manager and relative Supply Chain Management team members.
• Demonstrate expertise in quoting materials and the appropriate tool sets.
• Support New Customer Existing Customer and New Design Material Quotation activities.
• Review quotes and strategy with Commodity Management Sector Technical Experts etc. when making sourcing decisions to ensure the best possible outcome.
• Drive the development of the optimal Cost solution into our Sector & Global Commodity experts.
• Market Jabils Supply Chain Management expertise both internally and externally.
• Develop effective relationships with Business Unit Management to ensure that Supply Chain is fully involved with new business and quarterly pricing activities.
• Offer new innovative and entrepreneurial ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes that are best in field.
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate meet and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
• Ensure the efficient and timely exchange of knowledge and information within the Jabil Corporation to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
• Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How will you get here

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree required however discipline in Business Management Supply Chain or similar discipline preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience Supply Chain Management preferably in electronics or mechanical procurement/supply chain OR an equivalent combination of education training or experience.
• An APICS or NAPM certification is preferred.
• Experience in Defense & Aerospace experience required.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Supply Chain professional with an understanding of a pricing or quoting process.
• Background in either electronic or mechanical material pricing.
• Experience of Supply Chain Development toolset.
• Ability to drive multiple on-going tasks to completion.
• Drive continuous tool and process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable companys business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
• Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers Microsoft Office products (Excel Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

Benefits you will receive while working with Jabil:

Along with growth stability and the opportunity to be challenged Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Dental Prescription Drug and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

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