COMMODITY BENCHMARKING ANALYST

About the role

RLE International is seeking a Commodity Benchmarking Analyst to support the Global Total Cost (GTC) Benchmarking activities, focusing on Commodity Benchmarking studies. This role involves evaluating and comparing part designs, features, and technologies of internal benchmarks and other OEMs within and outside the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Document Commodity Benchmarking activities and studies ensuring key data is collected and analyzed enabling the identification of key takeaways and findings.
• Work with commodity benchmarking leads to identify key study information such as scope, objectives, timing and other relevant information.
• Work with commodity benchmarking leads to gather available study data (i.e. photographs, specifications, cost estimating comparisons, attribute data) and opportunities (i.e. list of cost reduction ideas generated during study).
• Assist in data attribute collection and documentation as required determined by the commodity benchmarking leads.
• Perform analysis of data to assist in identifying key take-aways, observations and findings.
• Document benchmarking studies in a professional and timely manner using the Commodity Benchmarking Report Out template provided.
• Manage and coordinate the overall Report Out development process and timing plans.
• Keep the Commodity Benchmarking tracking matrix updated as Report Out documents are completed.
• Provide recommendations for improvements to the Report Out Summary content and template, and recommend process efficiency improvements.
• Aid in developing and improving data collection templates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, Engineering degree preferred
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management skills
• Engineering or benchmarking experience
• Automotive industry experience
• Automotive part/commodity knowledge
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of accountability and attention to detail
• Good Microsoft skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Office, Teams)