# Cost Attack Strategy & Process Supervisor **Company**: Ford Motor Company **Location**: Allen Park, MI **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Finance **Industry**: Automotive **Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44294 **Apply**: https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/73585?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/job/cost-attack-strategy-and-process-supervisor-e99ec238-839/ ## Description 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 For more fresh new jobs, check out [yubhub.co](https://yubhub.co/). ## Skills ### Required - Leadership - Cost Management - Data Analysis - Communication - Qlik Sense - Power BI - Excel - AI/LLM tools ### Nice to have - Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics - Experience in automotive product development, vehicle programs, or material-cost management - Knowledge of systems such as CRID2, NDPC2, TVMER, WIPS, IERP --- Source: [Apply at efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/73585?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)