**My Role**:
- Responsibility for MFG cost management of assigned Products in the region from early quote phases up to series production
- Planner designated as the Regional Lead Planner for a product group is the primary planner for MFG quotes for that product in that region,
- Attend kick-off and peer review meetings, prepare quotation files for industrialization of new products, with technical support of EGM/LME
- Provide 'Gap to Target' analysis and gap closure plans for quotes
- Support the EGM/LME on line concepts concerning cost and estimated cycle times
- Align all capital requests and prepare/support appropriation requests
- Make initial CFT entries in CFT after business is won and AR is approved
- Support LME on PR activities for products in the region
- Support MSD activities
- Planner also designated as the Global Leader for a product group is responsible to ensure all quotes for that product group are done consistently and will work with the Product Mfg Eng Chief to resolve any process concerns impacting a quote. This role will also serve as the Mfg interface to the GP organization supporting Platform Product development for designated products
- Planner also designated as the Global Capacity Leader for a product group is responsible for overseeing global capacity for designated product groups, participating in monthly capacity reviews with relevant sites, managing the capital forecast (CFT) and budget for the designated product groups, and ensuring funding plans are in place for needed equipment & tooling
**My Background**:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in automotive industry
- Bachelor degree or similar with financial background (Industrial, Process, Mechatronics)
- Excellent management skills
- Outstanding analysis capabilities for cost calculation, budget, capital planning and management
- Ability to work and live in a global network environment
- Outstanding knowledge of lean concepts
- Outstanding knowledge of financial figures
- Business fluent English
**Why join us?**
- **You can grow at Aptiv. **Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where everyone can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or beliefs.
- **You can have an impact **. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, and Zero accidents.
- **You have support **. We ensure you have the resources and support to take care of your family and physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
**Your Benefits at Aptiv**:
- Compensation package, including Major Medical Insurance and life Insurance
- Flexible Retirement Plan
- Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment
- Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications
- Recognition for innovation and excellence
- Opportunities to give back to the community
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.