Pricing Specialist I

Description

Position at Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Basic Purpose:

• Act as a window person for customers.
• Obtain customer requirements and report them to related section.
• Analyze data and calculate pricing based on SEWS standards.
• Assist in collection of outstanding accounts receivables.
• Respond to customer requirements quickly in order to maintain good relationship.
• Expand SEWS business opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary Sales contact to the customer for specific commodities or vehicles.
• Main activity will be generating pricing for wire harnesses based on SEWS standards and new automotive model requirements.
• Manage pricing and analyze cost gaps from previous levels based on electrical drawings.
• Work as a part of a team to help negotiate and secure future business.
• Analyze the cost structure for both current and new products to develop strategies to improve financial results.
• Assist in the development of department standards and procedures.
• Support internal cost reduction activities, accounts receivable collections, and other activities as required.
• Be detail oriented, able to support others, and lead projects as required.

Minimum Position Specifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-5 years experience in automotive industry preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual in Japanese preferred but not required.
• Excellent skills in math, data analysis, and use of PC and Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multi-task, be self-directed, and experience with cost analysis/pricing systems/drawings preferred.
• Effectively function in a multicultural environment.
• 1-3 years accounting, purchasing or pricing experience required.