Cost Improvement Analyst

Position Responsibilities

• Manage the VA (Value Analysis) / SSA (Smart Standard Activity) Activity, both internally and externally:
• Gather data from Customers/suppliers to disseminate targets.
• Collect customer scorecards and report real-time status to Executives.
• Develop and help maintain supplier scorecards working with purchasing team.
• Work with AISIN Japan to summarize and roll-up concepts applicable to North America (NA) and work with the NA Design, Sales and Purchasing group to submit.
• Collaborate with NA Design and Manufacturing groups to collect ideas and track submissions by Sales to the customers.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Manufacturing groups to collect ideas and track submissions by suppliers.
• Monitor payments from customers to ensure proper receipt and match the submissions.
• Monitor payments to suppliers to ensure proper receipt and match the submissions.
• Work with Purchasing to develop and manage the VA system for the AISIN supply base in NA.
• Identify weaknesses within the current process and develop Kaizen items to improve.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Ability to manage and oversee projects working cross functionally across various departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent collaboration, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Review and interpret technical specifications and 2D drawings.

Beneficial Skills And Abilities

• Bi-lingual in Japanese and English.