What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Plant Controller position at Yanfeng Automotive?
Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.
- Partners with plant leadership and Commercial teams to produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts as required.
- Reviews and audits BOMs to ensure accurate costing.
- Ensures financial control environment is compliant with applicable laws and YFAI financial policies.
- Coordinates supplier purchase order amendments, prices changes related to procurement agreements, engineering changes, or other cost reduction initiatives.
- Performs and maintains all functions related to Product Costing System.
- Monitors performance to forecast and provides early communication to plant leadership when budget concerns or opportunities arise.
- Participates in VA/VE/CR implementation timing and cost tracking.
- Produces all reports necessary for month-end closing; supervisors on-site accounting personnel.
- Prepares daily measurables for reporting in staff meeting.
- Assists department managers in analysis of data.
- Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Plant controller or Group Accounting.
Qualifications
- Less Than 1 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
- 5-7 Minimum Years of Experience within a previous accounting & finance role.
- Has an inquisitive nature, willing to research and validate using common problem-solving techniques.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly, able to inspire others to improve performance.
- Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
- Experience within automotive, industrial manufacturing, or high-volume production environments.
- Previous ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, QAD, Plex, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and operational finance metrics.
- Experience supporting capital expenditure analysis and investment decision-making.
- Must be able and willing to travel if needed.
Why Join Yanfeng?
At Yanfeng, innovation starts with people. Guided by our commitment to sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, we create an environment where talented individuals can grow, collaborate, and help build the future of mobility.
Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees by providing opportunities through development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is supported by generous employee benefits and wellness programs including:
- Medical and Prescription Coverage
- Dental Insurance
- Vision
- HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with 6% matching contributions and immediate 100% vesting
- Company Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Additional wellness and discount programs
Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $59,930 - $97,593