Cost Engineer I

Job Title: Cost Engineer I

Work Location: Pune

Relevant experience required (in years): Minimum 6 to 9 years of Relevant knowledge of / experience in cost engineering (CE) and preferably value engineering (VE)

Required Skills & Competencies:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g. Mechanical Engineering/Production Engineering/Instrumentation Engineering)
• Minimum 6 to 9 years’ Experience with Manufacturing and Supply Chain processes.
• Good proficient in English language (speaking, reading and writing)
• Hands-on knowledge with FACTON EPC Cost Management Software.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Advanced skills, like XLOOPUP, MATCH, INDEX etc.) – Preferred
• Knowledge of ERP system (JD Edwards)
• Knowledge of PLM systems (Enovia)
• Basic knowledge of databases and data analytics
• Experience with the material handling industry
• Relevant knowledge of / experience in cost engineering (CE) and preferably value engineering (VE)
• Experience with Manufacturing and Supply Chain processes
• Strong skill to build constructive cross-functional relationships.
• Works well in multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Works well in multi-disciplinary team.

Role & Responsibilities:

Your Role

As a Cost Engineer I you will support the pricing consulting and maintenance of our pricing system, using the Computer Aided Pricing (CAP) database which keeps region specific records. You will be responsible for reviewing cost levels of existing CAP records and propose cost for new records if necessary, by operating our FACTON EPC Cost Management Software.

Your tasks and responsibilities

You will work as a Cost Engineer I, which offers you different tasks in the field of Support to SCC EU sourcing and - coordination departments, and reporting. Your main focus will be on:

• Support Relocation activities
  • Support/make business cases to assess cost impact of relocation
  • Keep track of estimated product cost in relocation projects
  • Set targets for sourcing and suppliers; contribute to the realization of targets
• Support SC&V (= Strategic Costing & Verification) department
  • Define and maintain cost drivers to be used in CAP
  • Calculate and motivate updates of CAP unit prices based on cost drivers, by operating our FACTON EPC Cost Management Software
  • Monitor CAP versus actual costs and take corrective actions if necessary
• Reporting
  • Analyzing equipment or category cost across projects
  • Setting up reference projects for benchmarking purpose

Report cost trends for raw materials, equipment, categories or reference projects

Your department

Supply Chain Cost Engineering is part of Strategic Sourcing. The latter is a department within the Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization and is a strategic part of the worldwide delivery of products and services to our projects. There is a high degree of cooperation with R&D, Engineering, Sales and the other departments, such as Global Sourcing and Planning, located in Europe, APAC and North America. Vanderlande Industries B.V. is a top global System Integrator for mechanical logistics automation. GSC enables Vanderlande’s profitable growth by taking ownership of a global, flexible and competitive supply base for its Vanderlande Equipment but also 3rd party equipment and services.

About the Company: Vanderlande

Website: www.vanderlande.com

Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realization of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.

Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 9,000 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. It has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.

Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.

Why should you join Vanderlande India Global Capability Center (GCC)

• We are certified as Great Place to Work by the prestigious Great Place to Work Institute.
• Flexible and Hybrid Workplace.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• Mediclaim benefit including parental coverage.
• On-site company health centers with a gym, employee wellbeing sessions, in house doctor support.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• Opportunity to collaborate globally.

Being you @Vanderlande (Diversity statement)

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.