Product Cost Manager

Vertiv Corporation • Dover, OH • 1d ago

Job Description Job Summary The Product Cost Manager is responsible for delivering product cost reductions that meet or exceed targets for the product line. Key activities include analyzing product costs, evaluating the impact of alternative sourcing and/or manufacturing strategies, monitoring actual costs vs. target, and developing and presenting executive level presentations. The role operates in a global and cross-functional environment and requires frequent collaboration with product management, engineering, quality, procurement, and operations. This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Delaware, OH office location. Responsibilities:

Identify and drive product cost improvement actions by working with a cross-functional team (notably Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations and Finance)

Develop product cost comparisons to evaluate and benchmark manufacturing locations and suppliers

Prepare and deliver presentations on product cost targets, key cost drivers, and supporting cost reduction activities

Monitor product costs during the NPDI process and throughout the product lifecycle to identify and act on variances

Identify and pursue continuous improvement projects that deliver improved efficiency and/or quality

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical degree; Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred

3+ years experience in Product Cost, Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing

Experience with new product development processes and activities is preferred

Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, & project management

Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations of insights and recommendations, supported by data analysis

Experience developing cross-functional and cross-regional relationships to achieve business objectives

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI), Smartsheet, and other business applications

Excellent communications skills - written & verbal

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

High-Performance Culture

Innovation

Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

Own It

Act With Urgency

Foster a Customer-First Mindset

Think Big and Execute

Lead by Example

Drive Continuous Improvement

Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more. Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2 Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjI1NTg5LjEwNTA4QHZlcnRpdmNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

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