Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.
Account Manager (Seating, Japanese OEM)
Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd., Novi, Michigan, United States, 48377
Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.
United States - MI - Novi
Job Description
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) 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: Bratislava Business Center (ABC) Commercial Team (Sales Director and account management team) Required Education Level: Bachelor's Level Degree 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 orSales related work. Having Japanese customer sales experience is preferred. Having seat related product sales experience is preferred. Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants. Preferred Qualifications 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. 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 fluency (reading, writing and speaking) required Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. Share this job Our culture – shared values of our global team #J-18808-Ljbffr
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) 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: Bratislava Business Center (ABC) Commercial Team (Sales Director and account management team) Required Education Level: Bachelor's Level Degree 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 orSales related work. Having Japanese customer sales experience is preferred. Having seat related product sales experience is preferred. Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants. Preferred Qualifications 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. 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 fluency (reading, writing and speaking) required Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. Share this job Our culture – shared values of our global team #J-18808-Ljbffr