Senior Account Supervisor

Location Type: Remote: open to residents of any country

 

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)
• Support service part quote requests
• Engineering recovery tracking
• Data gathering for inflationary or commercial claims
• Consistently have a proactive approach to 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 projects and 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 and account management team)
• Plant Controller

Other Finance Professionals

Required Education Level:

Bachelor’s Level Degree

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

Required Qualifications

• 7 minimum years of experience within the automotive industry
• Minimum 5 years of sales related experience at automotive suppliers, preferably with a global company
• Experience in account management.
• Must be 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 is preferred.
• 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 needed to highlight issues, progress, priorities.
• High aptitude for problem solving in order to resolve business, financial, customer, and organizational issues.
• Proven interpersonal and teamwork 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)

About Us

Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.

In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.

Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.

About the Team

ABOUT THE TEAM

Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!