Product Cost Controller

Our Commitment:

At Volvo do Brasil, we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents strengthen our ability to develop solutions that create prosperity for society. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace grounded in equal opportunities, and we encourage people with disabilities (PwDs) to apply for all our job opportunities.

What you will do

As a Product Cost Controller (PCC), you will be responsible for calculating the Standard Cost of Sales (SCS) for the Bus portfolio, providing direct support to the Commercial area in setting sales prices and monitoring and optimizing sales margins. You will work at the interface between local and global business areas, ensuring integration and effective communication between Bus Operations, Purchasing, Technology, and Engineering.

Main activities: 

• Daily calculation of the material structure and pricing of variants (options) for orders generated in SICA, keeping the order availability KPI for the Commercial area above 90%.
• Daily verification that orders with GOK (produced) and INV (invoiced) status in SICA are 100% adjusted, enabling the Commercial area to proceed with invoicing instructions.
• Reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of the Bill of Materials (BOM) for reference vehicles and options whenever a specification update (introblock) occurs.
• Conducting the weekly and monthly closing of invoices and produced units in the ISSA system.
• Monthly monitoring of the variance between standard surcharge and average cost, supporting the Financial Reporting team in Quantity analysis and explanations.

Cyclical activities:

• Leading the annual standard cost calculation process for vehicles in the Bus portfolio.
• Reviewing and updating the specification of reference vehicles monitored locally and globally, together with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Sales.
• Updating the material structure and cost of options (variants) for reference vehicles for the following year, prioritizing variants with higher market demand.
• Delivering the SCS for reference vehicles listed in the Variant Book to the Commercial area, supporting market communication based on the new cost baseline.

Who are you?

We are looking for an analytical person with logical and critical thinking, the ability to engage technically with Engineering areas, and a collaborative mindset to work across local and global interfaces. We value proactivity, organization, attention to deadlines, and a willingness to propose continuous improvements to cost processes.

Education and experience:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related fields), with technical knowledge of how the product works.
• Prior experience in Cost Controlling, Cost Engineering, or related areas, preferably within an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to evaluate the parts structure (BOM), identifying major material groups, and to analyze end-to-end processes.

Technical skills:

• SAP and related systems for standard cost and production order management: SICA, ISSA, CICS
• Power Platform (Microsoft 365): Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataflow, Datamart
• Python for automation and data analysis and MS SQL (Azure)
• Familiarity with variant and material structure management tools is a plus: WIS, EDB, Bereding, Webviewer, KOLA.

Behavioral skills:

• Logical, analytical, and critical thinking, with attention to the accuracy of calculations and pricing.
• Strong communication and the ability to engage with multiple areas.
• Proactive and collaborative mindset, with autonomy to manage local and global interfaces.
• Organizational skills and deadline management for critical closing routines.

Languages:

• English: advanced/fluent level, essential for constant interface with global teams and meetings 

What Volvo Group Offers:

• Health and Well-being for You and Your Family:
• Medical and dental insurance plans;
• On-site medical clinic;
• Pharmacy assistance program;
• Reimbursement for corrective lenses (ophthalmology);
• Sick leave assistance;
• Childcare allowance;
• Special education allowance;
• Extended maternity and paternity leave.

Meals:

• Meal and food vouchers and on-site meals (depending on work location).

Transportation:

• Company-provided shuttle transportation.

Financial Security:

• Profit Sharing Program (PLR);
• Private pension plan – Vikingprev;
• Life insurance.

Convenience and Quality of Life:

• Volvo Association Club;
• Access to a wellness app with partner gyms and fitness studios.

* * Benefits are granted in accordance with legal eligibility requirements and internal company policies.

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

This selection process will be conducted with the support of the consulting firm A Priori

At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values.

We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the personal data of all participants, in full compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful experience at every stage of the process.