Vertiv Clachan Of Campsie, Scotland, United Kingdom
Cost Manager Switchgear EMEA
The Cost Manager’s primary focus is to drive product cost targets through collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to position product costs below those of the competition. This role reports to the Product Management Director and leads the overall process of Product Cost reporting, review, and cost-improvement action execution for the assigned group of products. The objective is to ensure Vertiv can manufacture best cost-competitive products with a focus on reducing product cost, enabling clear understanding of product costs and their components, and supporting R&D cost control and lifecycle cost management.
Responsibilities
* Establish current/actual product cost reporting capability and cadence of review, with continual cost and margin monitoring, linked to monthly VCM measures.
* Perform cost variance reporting; understand product cost structure and analyze quarterly variances.
* Establish product cost comparison across internal and external manufacturing options and outside suppliers.
* Work with cross-functional teams (Offering Management/pricing, Order Engineering, R&D, Procurement, Operations, and Finance) to identify and drive product cost improvement metrics and actions.
* Coordinate identification, reporting, and execution of VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) cost-reduction projects and their financial impact.
* Review and advise on target product cost as part of NPDI and throughout the product lifecycle.
* Report on R&D budgets, including time, material, and lab test time; ensure projects stay on track and within budget.
Minimum Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience in Engineering, Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations and working with cross-functional teams to identify and execute on priority actions.
* Experience in analyzing and driving improvement in data reporting with Finance and IT systems.
* Ability to deliver effective presentations of findings and recommendations by creating visual summaries of quantitative cost information. Build and continually improve dashboards to provide insight.
* Ability to drive and accept change, continuous improvement processes.
* Must have demonstrable skills with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Smartsheet and Power BI experience beneficial.
* Be curious and self-motivated for training opportunities based on job requirements and ancillary topics. Lifelong learner.
Preferred Qualifications
* Comfortable working autonomously.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence work colleagues at all levels.
* Experience in introducing new processes to an existing organization.
* Proven problem-solving abilities.
* PLM process (product lifecycle management) and launch as well as phase out products.
* Power distribution industry experience (electrical apparatus equipment 600V and below).
* Strong electrical components knowledge in the power distribution space (breakers, meters, transformers, etc.).
Education and Certifications
* B.S. in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience in product engineering and manufacturing. Financial experience in the greater EMEA Electrical Manufacturing space.
Physical & Environmental Demands
* No special physical requirements
Travel
* Travel: 10%
About Us
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s core principles and behaviors to help execute our strategic priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, High-Performance Culture, Innovation, Financial Strength.
OUR BEHAVIORS: Own It, Act With Urgency, Foster a Customer-First Mindset, Think Big and Execute, Lead by Example, Drive Continuous Improvement, Learn and Seek Out Development.
Equal Opportunity
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
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