Product Cost Controller (m/f/d)
TRATON GroupJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
TRATON Group is hiring a Product Cost Controller (m/f/d) in Munich on a hybrid basis, with a start date of 10/01/2026, to join the Group Product Cost Controlling team and collaborate across all brands. The role centers on deriving top-down market targets in early development, championing cross-functional cost optimization to hit profitability objectives, and consolidating lifecycle product cost data into clear views for committees while monitoring deviations and managing change. Ideal candidates bring 3 to 5 years in product cost controlling of hardware or related functions, a strong analytical mindset, and a talent for presenting data succinctly in a global context; fluent English is essential, German or Swedish is a plus. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate end-to-end cost control and concrete cost-reduction successes, and send your CV and references to Harry Weller or Marcelo Fischer.
Company: TRATON SE
Location: Munich (SE)
Job start date: 10/01/2026
Functional area: Product Cost Powertrain
Career level: Professional
TRATON GROUP
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. TRATON employs more than 103,000 people and operates 33 production and assembly sites worldwide across 12 locations in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Through our range of trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles, and together with our partners and customers, we’re driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Product Cost Controller within TRATON Group Product Cost Controlling, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, collaborate with cross-functional management teams, and develop your skills and career. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters innovation, creativity, and better decision-making. We value and encourage different perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We strive to provide our employees with the flexibility and resources they need to succeed both in and outside of work.
JOB DESCRIPTION
In the role as Product Cost Controller, you will be part of the Group Product Cost Controlling team and work with cross-functional with different teams at TRATON, at the local R&D entities and the Controlling teams of the GROUP brands. You are together responsible to calculate, challenge, and track product costs for current and upcoming products.
To ensure that you will:
- In an early state of product development, derive top-down targets from a market perspective to set product cost ambition for a certain product
- Discuss and implement cost-optimizing measures cross functionally in order to reach desired profitability through workshops or benchmark activities
- Perform product cost calculations during the product lifecycle and consolidate into comprehensive product cost views for all brands and present results in cross functional committees and stakeholders
- Track and monitor product cost over time including deviation analysis including change management
As our Product Cost Controlling team is a Group sub team, we are working with all brands in the Group. In your role it’s therefore important to have a Group view and have frequent contact with all brands.
YOUR SKILLS
- Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration or industrial engineering or related field with a strong interest in technical issues
- A minimum of 3-5 years working experience in areas of product cost controlling of hardware products or related functions, e.g. purchasing, R&D, project management or strategy
- Strong analytical mind and high sense of quality and responsibility
- Team player with interactive, communicative, and structured working style able to present data in a clear and easily understandable way
- Enjoy working in a diverse, dynamic team with counterparts across the world
- Fluent in English language (verbal and written); fluent in Swedish or German as well is a strong plus
WHAT TRATON OFFERS YOU
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A very good salary package according to IG Metal and Electro collective bargaining agreement
incl. Christmas and Vacation payments and a profit share from the company and Retirement-related Benefits (AVWL)
- Attractive corporate benefits: Favorable VW car leasing conditions, discounted gym memberships and employee discounts from VW corporate benefits program
- Time to reflect and recover: 34 days’ vacation based on 5 working days and paid days off between Christmas and New Years eve
- Personal development: Take advantage of the benefits of a yearly personnel development budget and several TRATON Group wide development programs
- Ideal and flexible working conditions: Work remotely or up to 20 days per year abroad within the EU and a Brand new Headquarter Hybrid M in Munich/Germany
BECOME PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER
At TRATON, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Being bigger also means being stronger. Together with our brands, we have the collective power to transform the transportation.
Diversity & Inclusion is big part of our identity therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, views, age, disability, sexual orientation, skin color, political views, social background, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Even if you do not fully meet our ideal profile, we look forward to receiving your application including your CV and references.
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT
Recruiter:
Harry Weller
Hiring Manager:
Marcelo Fischer