Senior Manager, Product Cost Management (EVs)

Date: Nov 13, 2024

Location: Fountain Valley, CA, US, 92708

Company: Hyundai Motor America

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Location

NHQ

Purpose

  • The primary purpose of the Sr. Manager, Product Cost Management (EVs), is to align HMGMA plant and Americas Strategic Regions’ Total Delivery Cost (TdC) targets by models in each product milestones, and to manage lifecycle profitability of key EV models from HMGMA.
  • Support initial cost stabilization of key new launches in HMGMA plant.
  • Monitor performance after launch and make recommendation to maximize profit improve opportunities.
  • Serve as the Voice of Americas SR’s product teams and advise PDO leadership on all product performance matters and manufacturing plants to meet product planning and sales targets.

Major Responsibilities

  • Support initial stabilization of HMGMA by establishing cost reduction management and revenue improvement plan for main EV models produced in the first and second year.
  • Adjust expected future EV line up and review the optimization plan of HMGMA operation aligned with the latest market demands dynamics and relevant political landscape.
  • Monitor any government and regulatory incentive/constraint programs, detailed requirements, and our EV beneficiary conditions.
  • Monitor battery price, raw material cost and analyzing the estimated impact of EV cost and countermeasures.
  • Align Americas SR Performance with TdC Target and develop countermeasures to minimize any discrepancies.
  • Expand PD Office practice to other regional HQs in Hyundai.

Major Responsibilities (continued)

Authority

  • Product development / Price positioning / Sales cost / Material cost management.

Education

~ Must be a high school graduate
~ Bachelor’s degree preferred
~ Master’s degree a plus

Related Experience

  • Eight or more years of professional experience in automotive manufacturer/distributor with direct product responsibilities (planning, marketing, and/or sales).
  • Minimum three years of supervisory experience desired.
  • Cross-functional team management experience is required.

Skills/Knowledge

  • Excel, PowerPoint, Word proficiency.
  • Good organizational and Data mining skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to simplify complex issues, develop compelling point of view, persuasively make case for change leading to action.
  • Outstanding written & verbal presentation skills required for external and Senior Leadership interactions.
  • Strong automotive technology knowledge.

Certification

  • N/A.

Physical Requirements

Normal office duties

Work Model

#LI-Hybrid (60% Onsite/40% Remote)

Affiliate

#Hyundai

Compensation

$107,800.00 - $154,000.00 Annual

Benefits

  • Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
  • Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
  • Vacation and sick time off
  • Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(K) company match
  • Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
  • Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
  • Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
  • Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)

 

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