Pricing Specialist I

Description


Position at Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.


POSITION TITLE: Pricing Specialist I


DEPARTMENT: Central Sales Department


REPORTING LOCATION: SEWS Kentucky Customer Service Center (KCSC)


Although located at the SEWS Lexington, Kentucky Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in-office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least four days in the office each week but also have the flexibility to work off-site.

BASIC PURPOSE:

The Pricing Specialist position assists in the collection and reconciliation of accounts receivables.
It investigates and resolves any issues arising from accounts receivables. The position maintains and tracks pricing PO's received from customers and completes monthly accounts receivable reporting. The Pricing Specialist obtains customers requirements and communicates them to the related department/departments. The position acts as the liaison for customers and is responsible for responding to customer requirements and inquires in a timely manner. They are also responsible for maintaining a good relationship with current customers as well as expanding SEWS business opportunities.

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Assist in collection and reconciliation of accounts receivable.
2. Maintaining and tracking PO's from customers to ensure current prices are used for invoicing and reporting.
3. Work closely with customers to investigate and resolve any outstanding payments.
4. Make necessary adjustments to invoices and payments.
5. Provide monthly reporting to accounting and business planning to report accurate sales data is being recorded.
6. Assist in the development of department standards and procedures.
7. Support internal cost reduction activities, accounts receivable collections, and other activities as required.
8. Be detail oriented, able to support others, and lead projects as required.
9. Work as part of a team to help negotiate and secure future business.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree. 3-5 years experience in automotive industry preferred but not required.
• Bilingual in Japanese or Spanish helpful but not required.
• Ability to multi-task, be self-directed, and experience with accounts receivable.
• Effectively function in a multicultural environment (US and Japanese).

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo's continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.


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About the Sumitomo Electric Group

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.


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