Essential Functions of Job

Assist on price management utilizing the Excel bump chart, customer portal and YF ERP system  Manage price updates in SAP system Enter data in customer portal (quote price breakdown, change notices) Update short notice downtime claims in tracking template Track/audit supplementary contract details (capacity, packaging, lead time, etc.).  Assist with annual long term price adjustments and annual sales tracking and templates Quarterly price updates for material economics (Steel, Resin, Copper, etc) Run macro for quarterly pricing audits Timely and accurate directed pricing updates (supplier cost/customer price) Assist with tool tag photo collection and customer verification Customer price breakdown updates and maintenance  Annual tool audit support (locate tools, provide photos, research in customer system) Support service part quote requests Engineering recovery tracking Data gathering for inflationary or commercial claims Consistently have a proactive approachto problem resolution, perform analysis and communicate simplified message to audience. Supporting the other members in the account management team to be able to perform analyses when the workload dictates it and to be able to act as a backup when necessary. Support key projectsand initiatives deemed critical to the success of the commercial team for Seating business operations as directed by the Commercial Sales Director and General Manager

Additional Responsibilities: 

Consults with:

Program Controller / costing engineer (PC) Commercial Team (Sales Director andaccount management team) Plant Controller

Other Finance Professionals 

Required Education Level:

Bachelor's LevelDegree

Area of Study:    Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Accounting or relevant finance degree or equivalent

Required Qualifications 

Minimum 5 years of sales related experience at automotive suppliers, preferably with a global company  Experience in account management.  Mustbe able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants.

Preferred Qualifications

Having EU customer e.g. VW or BMW sales experience is preferred.  Having seat related product sales experience ispreferred. Proficient with multiple computer applications and ERP systems Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and PowerPoint) SAP and/or QAD Ability to communicate succinctly technical information to nontechnical audience. Ability to manipulate large amounts of data efficiently; create meaningful charts as neededto highlight issues, progress, priorities. High aptitude for problem solving in order to resolve business, financial, customer, and organizational issues. Proven interpersonal andteamwork skills. Must possess highly effective analytical skills in areas of critical thinking, and communication. Preferably with VW working experience, understand VW processes and primary portal users.

Language Required and Preferred

English (required) and Japanese (a plus)