End-to-End Product Cost Management
-Responsible for target product and production cost calculations across all lifecycle phases – from initial concept to end of production.
-Conduct top-down, bottom-up, and greenfield target cost analyses, considering CO₂ targets and sustainability aspects.
-Define, track, and control cost targets at project, component, and plant level.
Target Costing & Cost Transparency
-Introduce, enhance, and ensure consistent application of the Target Costing process across the business areas in alignment with corporate standards.
-Guarantee transparency of target and actual costs (e.g., priced BOM) and support Purchasing, Engineering, and Controlling in achieving cost targets.
Cost & Value Analysis / Benchmarking
-Execute cost structure and value stream analyses, supplier cost audits, and market price validations.
-Plan and moderate cross-functional workshops focused on cost optimization and value improvement (e.g., Design-to-Cost, Design-to-Value, Re-Design-to-Cost).
-Support make-or-buy decisions and sourcing strategies through detailed cost evaluations and recommendations to management.
Method and Process Development
-Continuously improve and standardize Target Costing, Value Management, and cost optimization tools, templates, and methodologies.
-Develop and maintain a database for best practices, benchmarks, and lessons learned to ensure reuse and efficiency across projects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Advisory Role
-Act as key interface for all cost-related topics between Target Costing, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Controlling.
-Serve as cost expert and sparring partner for management and project teams during decision-making, investment approvals, and supplier negotiations.
-Support Sales in customer discussions and price plausibility checks.
Operational Cost Control & Reporting
-Provide regular cost reports and deviation analyses at project and plant level, including KPI tracking and improvement measure follow-up.
-Derive management recommendations from deviation and performance analyses and ensure structured handover after implementation maturity.
-Prepare decision-ready documentation for sourcing and investment approvals.
Training & Capability Building
-Conduct training sessions and workshops to strengthen internal cost analysis and optimization competencies.
-Promote a cost- and value-oriented mindset throughout the organization.
People Management
-Manages and develop target costing team.
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