Resource Planning Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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 PurposeThe Research and Development (R&D) Resource Planning Specialist - Direct Cost role engages Resource Strategy ORG, Development Team leadership and Management to establish direct cost forecast by project for Auto Development Center/North American(ADC/NA) Auto R&DKey AccountabilitiesDirect cost process owner: Define/improve the standard direct cost process and schedule. Train and support others to execute it consistently well. Engage Resource Strategy ORG, Development Team leadership and Management to conduct the activity for each budget event. Organize gap & process Plan-Do-Check-Action (PDCA).Model Window: Engage Development Planning ORG and Development Project Managers (PM) to clarify model contents. Establish the long-term, resource plan for Development projects. Engage PM to align long-term plan with D-project resource plan. Support PM for annual budget Management, plan vs actual gap analysis and reflect to overall ADC/R&D budget.Request For Quote (RFQ) Process owner: Collaborate with Global Operations to manage the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, schedule, database. Train and support others to follow the process well. Engage Division/Department Managementto conduct the activity as needed. Confirm documents are properly completed and maintain the official results in the designated locations. Support process PDCA as formation Management: Manage resource information in company systems and ad-hoc tools. Analyse plan vs actual on a regular basis. Conduct ad hoc analysis as needed. Prepare reports to be delivered to Executives. Identify gaps reasons and engage management on gap PDCA.Qualifications/Experience/SkillsMinimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, other related field, or equivalent related work experienceMinimum Experience: 0-4 years of relevant experience, based on educationOther Job-Specific Skills:High proficiency with MS PowerPoint and Excel (Datatables, formulas, Pivot table, xlookup functions)Experience with preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) documentationFamiliar with SAP, Power BIWorking ConditionsTravel: Average of 3 times per year or more depending on project demands/responsibilities; includes possible overseas/international travel. Work in office as required by management.Physical: Primarily works at a desk; frequent keyboarding.Hazards: Risks found in a typical office setting. May be exposed to hazards during supplier visits.Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.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 OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programsAdditional Offerings:Tuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct ProgramsHonda 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.

Created: 2025-11-07