Cost Attack Strategy & Process Supervisor

The Global Total Cost (GTC) organization leads the global Design Total Value Management (TVM) process, including the processes, systems, and governance used to manage Design cost-reduction objectives.

In this role, you will lead the Design TVM operating framework and support cost-reduction activities through global processes, tools, systems, and reporting. You'll analyze complex data, identify opportunities in partnership with benchmarking teams, and work cross-functionally to turn insights into actions. You'll also partner with Finance on governance, business planning, and forecasting to help ensure cost-reduction actions are delivered.

The candidate should have demonstrated strong leadership skills in leading cross-functional, global teams.

Responsibilities

Global TVM Process Leadership

• Lead the global Design TVM process, including governance and metrics reporting.
• Develop and maintain the Design TVM operating framework, including KPIs, standard processes, Rules of the Road, governance cadence, and supporting systems and tools.
• Develop, cascade, maintain, and report critical Design Material Cost KPIs, including executive-level reporting.
• Partner with Design Optimization Finance to support the annual cost process, including business planning, target setting, and monthly forecasting.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights that support informed decisions, collaboration, and improved efficiency.

CRID2 System Ownership

• Serve as the business owner for the Cost Reduction Idea Database (CRID2).
• Maintain the administrative tables that support the system and related metrics, including volume, vehicle-line, powertrain, and plant information.
• Partner with IT to scope, develop, and implement system modernization efforts.
• Coordinate with teams responsible for systems that share data with CRID2, including NDPC2, TVMER, WIPS, and IERP, to support alignment.
• Develop and deliver global training and provide ongoing system support.

Metrics, Systems, and Cost Attack Governance

• Develop, adapt, and maintain the operating processes and governance that support Design Cost Attack, including the CRID Dashboard, GEMBA proformas, and weekly KPI reporting.
• Develop and adapt CRID Dashboard visualizations to support teams in delivering cost objectives, and provide training as needed.
• Maintain consistency in GEMBA proforma content and weekly publications, with a focus on process discipline and data integrity.
• Prepare weekly KPI reporting to support executive leadership.
• Lead system-modernization workstreams and develop interactive dashboards, including in Qlik Sense and Power BI, to improve data accessibility, transparency, and decision-making.
• Maintain a historical repository to support tracking and analysis using Qlik Sense and SharePoint.
• Use dashboards and AI/LLM tools, as appropriate, to strengthen data integrity and streamline workflows in support of accurate analysis and reliable reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry
• Experience leading or supporting cost-management, cost-reduction, or value-management processes.
• Familiarity with Design TVM, cost attack, value analysis/value engineering, or cost-reduction processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Experience developing and maintaining KPIs, executive-level reports, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools, such as Qlik Sense, Power BI, Excel, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, Product Development, and Design.
• Exposure to AI or LLM tools used to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, or workflow automation.
• Ability to manage business processes, governance routines, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver training and support global users.
• Experience supporting system ownership, system enhancements, or modernization projects.
• Strong attention to detail, data integrity, organization, and follow-through.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day