Strategic Planning Senior Specialist

Job Purpose

Captures model cost, budget, and project reporting within the PS&P Procurement Planning Unit to realize overall cost strategy within PSP Purchasing Division.

Creates concise, accurate cost and maker layout summaries and reports them to Procurement Planning management in support of PSP purchasing and development activity.

Key Accountabilities

• Supports creation of overall purchasing strategy consisting of part sourcing, supplier management and new model development by generating reports, analysing data and assisting in the preparation of presentation materials for reporting and/or evaluations.
• Affords assistance in rolling up long-term budget for future developments and new model cost targets including coordination of the mass production unit cost budgeting.
• Participates in coordination of I/H vs O/S manufacturing themes for both current and new model production to establish most effective business characteristics.
• Manages the access of PSP associates and suppliers to related purchasing systems and coordinates any necessary training.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business (Accounting or Purchasing preferred) or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum Experience Requires 2+ years of experience with degree or 6+ years related work experience if no degree.
• Other Job-Specific Skills: Working knowledge of Honda Purchasing systems. Proficiency with programs such as Excel, PowerPoint, relational database management (QMF/SQL). Interacts and communicates effectively with supervisor and other department members. Good planning, implementation and project management skills. Effective presentation skills.

Job Dimensions

• No. of Direct Reports: 0
• No. of Indirect Reports: 0
• Financial Dimensions: 0
• Decisions Expected: Prioritization of work assignments to achieve deadlines. Confirm accuracy of budgets prior to submission. Advises and provides guidance on financial information reported to business leaders.

Working Conditions

• Travel: Average of 6 times per year, depending on project demand. Could include some international travel.
• Physical: primarily deskwork, frequent keyboarding.
• Hazards: maybe exposed to hazardous chemicals & equipment, including on/off road riding/driving.
• Overtime: expected based on project demands/responsibilities.

What Differentiates Honda and Make Us an Employer of Choice?

• Total Rewards: Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.). Paid Overtime Regional Bonus (when applicable). Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx). Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown. Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability. 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution. Relocation assistance (if eligible).
• Career Growth: Advancement Opportunities. Career Mobility. Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning. Training and Development programs.
• Additional Offerings: Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment. Lifestyle Account. Childcare Reimbursement Account. Elder Care Support. Wellbeing Program. Community Service and Engagement Programs. Product Programs.

What Sets Us Apart

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.).
• Paid Overtime Regional Bonus (when applicable).
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx).
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown.
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution.
• Relocation assistance (if eligible).

What Sets Us Apart

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment.
• Lifestyle Account.
• Childcare Reimbursement Account.
• Elder Care Support.
• Wellbeing Program.
• Community Service and Engagement Programs.
• Product Programs.

What Sets Us Apart

• Equal Opportunity Employer.