At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview This is a full-time position within TE Connectivity’s Global Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) Team. The CoE team’s focus is on the continuous improvement of TE’s suppliers using various cost analytics tools including cost estimation (clean sheet), cost breakdown, cycle-time, and process analysis. The Cost Modeling Analyst will be responsible for identifying, validating, and implementing cost and process improvement opportunities. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to conduct deep dive investigations and cost analysis of TE’s products to identify and realize productivity improvement across all TE’s business units. This will require collaboration across both Business Units (BUs) & Center Led teams (Manufacturing COE, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, and Suppliers).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cost Modeling Analyst responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Lead and manage multiple cost estimation projects simultaneously Develop and contribute to global TE cost standards by region for responsible commodity Analyze part data to identify and prioritize future projects and opportunities Benchmark internal, competitor, and supplier parts to identify gaps and/or technology advancements for responsible commodity Develop cost estimations (should-cost or clean sheet) and identify, summarize, and present cost gaps to key stakeholders Analyze manufacturing overhead including cycle times, components, assembly, inspection, etc. Collaborate across teams and build rapport to implement identified opportunities into savings Supports the design and development of proposed process changes What your background should look like: Motivated individual with a “can-do” attitude who is passionate about cost and data analytics with the ability to learn quickly and work in a self-directed work environment Experience with cost estimation, cost breakdown analysis, or clean sheet methodologies Understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers (raw material, manufacturing processes, secondary processes, etc.) Proficient in data analytics – the ability to summarize large amounts of data and present thoughtful insights Strong cross-functional team collaboration skills Excellent verbal / written communication – Develops strong relationships and can speak and present confidently to a diverse audience, including Senior Leadership Team Ability to take ownership of and maintain progress on multiple tasks. Must be able to deliver results based upon project deadlines. Willingness to travel to TE and supplier manufacturing locations EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS Degree required (extensive experience will be considered). Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain preferred. Minimum 2 years of experience in Supply Chain Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork