Strategic Planning Senior Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint."   We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.   If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! About this Position: Coordinates model cost, budget and project reporting within the PS&P Procurement Planning Unit to realize overall cost strategy within PSP Purchasing Division.  Creates concise, accurate cost and maker layout summaries and reports them to Procurement Planning management in support of PSP purchasing and development activity. Responsibilities include: Supports creation of overall purchasing strategy consisting of part sourcing, supplier management and new model development by generating reports, analysing data and assisting in the preparation of presentation materials for reporting and/or evaluations. Assist in rolling up long-term budget for future developments and new model cost targets including coordination of the mass production unit cost budgeting. Participates in coordination of I/H vs O/S manufacturing themes for both current and new model production to establish most effective business characteristic. Manages the access of PSP associates and suppliers to related purchasing systems and coordinate any necessary training. Minimum Educational Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business (Accounting or Purchasing preferred) or related discipline or equivalent work experience Minimum Experience: Requires 2-6 years of experience with degree or 6 - 10 years related work experience. Other job-specific skills:      Working knowledge of Honda Purchasing systems. Proficiency with programs such as Excel, PowerPoint, relational database management (QMF/SQL).  Interacts and communicates effectively with supervisor and other department members Good planning, implementation and project management skills.  Effective presentation skills Additional Position Factors: Travel:  Average of 6 times per year, depending on project demand.  Could include some international travel. Physical:  primarily deskwork, frequent keyboarding. Hazards:  maybe exposed to hazardous chemicals & equipment, including on/off road riding/driving. Overtime:  expected based on project demands/responsibilities What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?   Total Rewards: •    Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) •    Paid Overtime •    Regional Bonus (when applicable) •    Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)  •    Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown •    Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability  •    401K Plan with company match + additional contribution •    Relocation assistance (if eligible)     Career Growth: •    Advancement Opportunities •    Career Mobility   •    Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning •    Training and Development programs      Additional Offerings: •    Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment •    Lifestyle Account •    Childcare Reimbursement Account •    Elder Care Support •    Wellbeing Program •    Community Service and Engagement Programs •    Product Programs •    Free Drinks Onsite     Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Created: 2024-11-02