Purpose statement: responsible end-to-end for the quality and delivery of plexus manufacturing costing information.
team leadership of the costing team is a critical responsibility and integration/teamwork with the applicable sector team is a must.
the costing project manager should take the lead in identifying and developing the lowest total cost manufacturing solution to plexus and the customer.
- key job accountabilities:
- leads the development of total cost solutions for customer in terms of manufacturing, materials, test and logistics costs.
develop manufacturing service solutions to obtain lowest total cost to plexus.
- team with the account executives, director of manufacturing solutions and supply chain solutions manager to interface with the customer regarding costing issues for manufacturing, test, configure-to-order, build-to-order and direct order fulfillment services.
- manages all customer costing project requirements, cost team members, milestone meetings and plexus deliverables on the customer due date.
- review proposals in-process and completed to ensure no errors were made in costing, or content.
- additional accountabilities:
- ensure plexus solution meets customer request (may also include other options beyond customer request).
- escalate issues to senior management regarding schedule delays, resource priorities, or other barriers to completing the project on time.
- represent the costing function at customer meetings, costing kickoff meetings and executive cost review meetings.
- participate in continuous improvement projects related to costing processes and tools.
- take on the responsibilities of the manufacturing cost specialist or other team members when necessary.
- frequent travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 25%).
- additional duties as assigned.
- education/experience qualifications:
- a minimum of a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, operations, or business is required; a master's level coursework is preferred_._
- three (3) years of related experience is required; two (2) or more years of related experience is preferred.
- project management and financial experience is a plus.
- electronics manufacturing experience is a plus.
- an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.other qualifications:
- strong negotiation & analytic skills.
- computer literacy in mrp, word, excel, powerpoint, and project are essential.
- extensive global travel is required for this position.
- advanced written and verbal communication skills are required.
- strong project management skills, with the ability to manage several projects at a time.
- general office equipment and materials.
- work environment:
- the work setting should consist of an office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a low noise level.
- this document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform._