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Job description
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job Purpose
Lead and create processes to monitor, analyze, and report Cost Per Unit (CPU) data across the logistics network to support the overall Transportation cost and budget evaluations. This role ensures CPU accuracy, identifies cost variances, and provides actionable insights that support a $500M+ transportation budget and drive cost optimization strategies.
Key Accountabilities
Lead the collection, validation, and analysis for Transportation cost data across new and existing production models, routes, and regions to calculate CPU and monitor/modify systems and processes to meet overall customer requirements.
Provide direction for CPU variance investigation, identify cost drivers, and prepare detailed variance explanations for budget evaluations and planning purposes.
Standardize and document Transportation CPU calculation processes and support cross-functional cost improvement initiatives
Lead Transportation CPU planning, including changepoint analysis and cost input logic for new model launch and maker layout evaluations.
Provide direction to develop and maintain dashboards/reports and lead improvement CPU visibility
Lead Transportation CPU business plan theme cost activity and associate development opportunities for system/analytics training
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field
Minimum Experience:
2–6 years in logistics, supply chain cost analysis, or financial reporting
Other Job-Specific Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and database reporting tools
Ability to interpret and communicate financial/variance data to leadership
Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy and continuous improvement
Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration
Job Dimensions
No. of Direct Reports: 0
No. of Indirect Reports: 0
Financial Dimensions : Supports analysis and reporting for a $500M+ transportation budget.
Decisions Expected
Identify and escalate CPU variances and potential risks to budget accuracy
Recommend corrective actions or countermeasures to the Cost Tech Lead
Ensure accuracy and integrity of CPU data and variance reporting
Working Conditions
Fast-paced environment with critical deadlines
Requires overtime during budget cycles (5–10 hours per week on average)
Occasional travel between plants/divisions or for project assignments
Hybrid work conditions with mix of data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Paid Overtime
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings:
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Worksite address
lincoln, AL, 35096, US
Who can apply
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