• Cost Planning Manager

    Adecco US, Inc. (Cookeville, TN)


    Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnering with a manufacturing client in the Cookeville area to hire a full-time **Cost Planning Manager.**

     

    This position will lead efforts to increase profitability and reduce costs across all new and ongoing projects by driving cost estimation, budget tracking, and continuous cost improvement initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Develop and implement cost management strategies to support profit growth

    + Drive accurate cost estimating and profitability/ROI planning across projects

    + Provide accurate quotations and re-quotations, including for engineering changes

    + Lead cost-reduction activities from pre-production through launch

    + Monitor progress, track actual costs vs. forecasts and report project profitability to senior leadership

    + Improve processes for cost tracking, data analysis, and internal communication

    + Leverage historical trends and performance to improve forecasting accuracy

    + Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend operational improvements

    + Collaborate cross-functionally to improve cost planning accuracy

    + Provide direct leadership to cost planning department staff

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field

    + 5+ years of experience in cost planning, cost engineering, program controls, or financial/project analysis

    + 2+ years of experience managing teams and direct reportsAutomotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred

    Position Offers:

    + Base salary starting in the 70K–$90K range

    + Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, tuition assistance

    + Long-term growth and advancement opportunities

    **Pay Details:** $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

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