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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Business Planner serves as a strategic support role responsible for coordinating the launch and management of new customer programs while also preparing and maintaining detailed cost estimates to support pricing and production planning decisions. This role acts as a liaison between Sales, Product Development, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, ensuring customer expectations are met in a cost-effective and timely manner. It requires strong analytical skills, program management capabilities, and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and cost accounting principles

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Coordinate the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of new programs or changes to existing programs using the Integrated Program Management (IPM) system.
• Track and manage all costs associated with new or modified programs, including capital expenditures, against budgeted targets.
• Interface with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on production requirements, cost structures, and launch timelines.
• Administer APQP requirements using AIAG guidelines and ensure compliance with internal and customer-specific standards.
• Generate cost estimates and price models based on engineering layouts, manufacturing processes, materials, labor, and overhead.
• Establish and maintain routers; ensure cost models reflect accurate routing data.
• Review and evaluate requests for new parts or product changes, compiling itemized materials and pricing lists as necessary.
• Support production planning by formulating objectives and monitoring progress toward execution.
• Assist with internal training initiatives related to new programs to ensure staff capabilities align with launch requirements.
• Continuously evaluate cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements in new and ongoing programs.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION

• Minimum 2 years of experience in automotive manufacturing with exposure to program management, production planning, or quality systems.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cost estimating or financial modeling within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering layouts and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with Program Management, ERP, and customer portal systems.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO9001, IATF16949, and ISO14001 standards.
• Solid understanding of standard cost estimating tools, materials planning, and routing development.

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