Lifecycle Cost Analyst

In this position...

You will support program teams to manage Material Cost over the lifecycle of the program.

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers.

We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

What you'll do...

* Exercise and Advocate for our Cost Culture within the company, with emphasis and reinforcing the Don't Over-Design, Don't Over-Content, and Don't Over-Pay Methodology

* Attend, contribute and support Program forums such as the PST, CPE DF, Finance PAT to represent the Material Cost Attribute, sharing cost information, cascading and communicating information to the cross functional teams

* Prepare for and support the Advanced Cost (ACT) workshops in the early phases of program development to determine cost targets by commodity and part that support the Target Income Statement for cost and target upload into FEDE.

* Investigate and close out material cost opportunities coming from ACT workshops, working to optimize cost using a Systems approach through leading the To4 discussions.

* Utilize the suite of digital ecosystem tools managed by Global Total Cost to document efficient cost start points, physical content and sourcing changes, competitive benchmarks, Optimal Cost Estimates, etc. (Training to be provided
- Knowledge of Qlik is a plus)

* Create ad-hoc What-If Cost Studies to support strategic and tactical decision-making.

* Able to help resolve any problems or issues that may arise. Ability to integrate, consolidate, and manage multiple projects.

What you'll do...

* Exercise and Advocate for our Cost Culture within the company, with emphasis and reinforcing the Don't Over-Design, Don't Over-Content, and Don't Over-Pay Methodology

* Attend, contribute and support Program forums such as the PST, CPE DF, Finance PAT to represent the Material Cost Attribute, sharing cost information, cascading and communicating information to the cross functional teams

* Prepare for and support the Advanced Cost (ACT) workshops in the early phases of program development to determine cost targets by commodity and part that support the Target Income Statement for cost and target upload into FEDE.

* Investigate and close out material cost opportunities coming from ACT workshops, working to optimize cost using a Systems approach through leading the To4 discussions.

* Utilize the suite of digital ecosystem tools managed by Global Total Cost to document efficient cost start points, physical content and sourcing changes, competitive benchmarks, Optimal Cost Estimates, etc. (Training to be provided
- Knowledge of Qlik is a plus)

* Create ad-hoc What-If Cost Studies to support strategic and tactical decision-making.

* Able to help resolve any problems or issues that may arise. Ability to integrate, consolidate, and manage multiple projects.