Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnering with a manufacturing to hire a full-time **Cost Planning Manager** for their plant located just 30 minutes south of Cookeville, TN. This position will lead efforts to increase profitability and reduce costs across all new and ongoing projects by driving cost estimation, budget tracking, and continuous cost improvement initiatives. **Key Responsibilities:** + Develop and implement cost management strategies to support profit growth + Drive accurate cost estimating and profitability/ROI planning across projects + Provide accurate quotations and re-quotations, including for engineering changes + Lead cost-reduction activities from pre-production through launch + Monitor progress, track actual costs vs. forecasts and report project profitability to senior leadership + Improve processes for cost tracking, data analysis, and internal communication + Leverage historical trends and performance to improve forecasting accuracy + Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend operational improvements + Collaborate cross-functionally to improve cost planning accuracy **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) + 5+ years of experience in cost planning, cost engineering, program controls, or financial/project analysis + Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred **Position Offers:** + Base salary starting in the 80K–$90K range + Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, tuition assistance + Long-term growth and advancement opportunities **Pay Details:** $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://uat.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.