Business Planner II - Cost Planning Section (Japanese-English Bilingual)

SEWS - Farmington Hills, Michigan Office.  Although located at SEWS – Farmington Hills Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work.  Associates are required to work at least two days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Quote auto wiring harness cost in each developing phase.
• Develop and maintain product standard costs for material and finished goods in SEWS' Cost Accounting System.
• Inquire quotes and cost registration to other departments.
• Implement cost reduction activities with wire harness business department within SEWS and with parent companies in Japan (SEI/SWS) and sister companies (group companies located mainly in China and Southeast Asia).
• Keep track of profitability of wire harness business department and make analysis/report to management including parent companies.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial results of managerial Profit & Loss statement with collecting accounting and other data, and report them to management with analysis.
• Make a business plan (budget) of managerial Profit & Loss statement twice a year or quarterly by collecting related information and make proposal to management.
• Calculate wiring harness finished goods purchasing prices in transaction with group companies with knowledge of product cost structures and with use of our IT System.
• Calculate wiring harness material selling prices in transaction with group companies with knowledge of product cost structures and with use of our IT System.
• All other duties as assigned.

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Business Administration or similar fields
• 3-5 years progressive professional business accounting/finance experience
• Prior experience in auto parts industry or manufacturing is a plus
• Working experience at global/international corporation is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication in English
• Above average Microsoft Excel skills
• Able to speak/write in Japanese

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability.  With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics.  SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers.  Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems

About the Sumitomo Electric Group

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables.  With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials.  We are a Fortune global 500 company. 

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric

**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.**   An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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