Location: Novi, MI Type: Long-Term/Ongoing Contract
Job Description: As a Manufacturing Planning Specialist, you will support manufacturing managers in creating project timelines, cost accounting, manpower planning, and budgetary control. You will appraise manufacturing operating results in terms of costs, budgets, operating expenses, trends, and increased profit opportunities. Additionally, you will assist in the preparation and execution of relevant reports, including budgetary goals, timeline and kit matrix completion percentages, expense analysis, and various weekly and monthly reports.
Education:
BS in Finance or a relevant field preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of finance and/or project management experience at non-production-based automotive companies (preferably Body in White (BIW) Tier 1 Suppliers)
Main Responsibilities:
Support forecasting activities of manufacturing projects, including:
Validating project timelines
Manpower planning
Overall budget creation and tracking
Tracking scope completion to hours used
Prepare project summaries on a cadenced and total project life basis, including total costs, project margins, risks, opportunities, and contingencies
Support the Business Unit Controller with ad hoc reports, internal and external audit requirements, and other special projects
Promote financial awareness and accountability within the manufacturing teams
Ensure adherence to internal policies and processes by manufacturing teams
Prepare various weekly and monthly reports as needed; attend and support project platform leaders in accordance with the financial calendar
Knowledge & Skills:
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with ERP systems, specifically SAP
Clear understanding of project timelines
Working knowledge of project-based organizations
Financial management skills and knowledge of basic accrual-based accounting systems
Budgeting and forecasting expertise
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Financial planning, reporting, and compliance skills
Ability to identify measures or indicators for system performance monitoring
Ability to plan and coordinate workflow and outputs efficiently across multiple functional groups
Application: Please send your resume to: kbarrymore@judge.com
Contact: kbarrymore@judge.com
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