North America MFG Planning Manager

We are Aptiv - a global technology company with 190,000 specialists in 46 countries. We develop innovative software and build the hardware to bring autonomous driving cars, advanced driver-assistance systems, connected vehicles and smart cities to life in a way that only we can. We work in partnership with almost all car manufacturers. Our sensors, systems and software can already be found in almost all passenger cars today.

With our deep domain expertise, Aptiv is developing solutions that solve our customers' toughest challenges. We are enabling the transition to software-defined vehicles supported by electrified and intelligently connected architectures - which will combine to power the future of mobility.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Support footprint optimization studies and plant load balancing.
• Develop business cases for new investments, transfers, and vertical integration opportunities.
• Assess manufacturing risks related to customer mix, tariffs, supply chain, and capacity constraints
• Owner of make/vs buy analysis, drives the implementation of vertical integration
• Owner of cost estimation template, quote automation & digitalization
• Designated point person to OPS & regional organization with business strategy preparation
• Coordinates the manufacturing allocation for New Product Launches
• Coordinates Cost & Budget Analysis and annual BBP for Manufacturing Engineering
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Qualifications:

* Minimum 10 years' experience in automotive industry preferable in electronics manufacturing with a strong understanding of processes including PCB assembly, SMT, testing, molding, and final assembly

* Bachelor degree or similar with financial background

* Demonstrated experience in manufacturing strategy, footprint planning, and capacity management.

* Proven ability to develop financial business cases and evaluate capital investment opportunities.

* Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost structures, productivity drivers, and operational KPIs.

* Experience managing cross-functional projects in a global manufacturing environment.

* Understanding of government incentive programs, grants, and manufacturing investment support mechanisms.

* Outstanding knowledge of lean concepts

* Business fluent English

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!

"Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law"

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.