Customer Account Rep, Sr

Customer Account Rep, Sr

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parkers goal of addressing the worlds most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy markets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others.

The Senior Customer Account Representatives will manage a variety of Meggitt customer accounts to deliver world-class service and support by directly overseeing score cards, immediately responding to inquiries, and joining with the planning team to accurately forecast demand. By utilizing the Meggitt High Performance System, the Senior Customer Account Representative will serve as the primary interface for a variety of Meggitt customers, responsible for ensuring the most efficient and positive relationship with Meggitts customers, while enabling level-loading of production and expeditious resolution of customer assertions. They will also work closely with key internal stakeholders and have a solid internal network relevant to the customers they support.

Responsibilities:

• The Senior Customer Account Representative will oversee different customer accounts across Parker Meggitt, particularly those with Long Term Arrangement (LTA) contracts as well as some more bespoke customers.
• Support the strategic account managers working on new business due to their knowledge and understanding of the existing customer portfolio and may be required to support bid-related activities.
• The Senior Customer Account Representative has responsibility for ensuring that the price is accurate for customer orders such as miscellaneous repairs or spares quotes, which may include orders of significant value.
• Seeking buy-in from various key internal stakeholders before responding to new customer requests and presenting information back to the customer.
• Responsible for the contract review process, working closely with Commercial colleagues internally.
• Act as the voice of the customer and ensure timely resolution to all customer orders and enquiries.
• Support the production of the monthly and annual forecasts based on historical sales and customer trends, supporting forecasting and planning.
• Receive, review, and enter purchase orders into the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and delegate to the administration team as required.
• Responsible for ensuring the PO is accurate and internal stakeholders have provided agreement. Formally acknowledge the PO with the customer.
• Responsible for ensuring customers are responded to in a timely manner and they are accountable for the communication both internally and externally.
• Works closely with all internal functions, including Trade Compliance, Finance etc. to ensure everything is placed to enable Parker Meggitt is able to deliver to the customer.
• Able to escalate matters to the Customer Account Manager and use judgement as to when this appropriate.
• Be aware of legislation requirements and keep up to date with Parker Meggitt internal training on such topics.
• Track and reconcile internal and external customer score cards, which includes verification of the metrics by which Parker Meggitt is judged.
• Collaborate directly and attend meetings with the Finance function, including shared service teams, to manage and reduce accounts receivables, accountable for resolving disputes that affect cash collection.
• Deliver quotations to customers and coordinate with various functional leaders to ensure questions are answered until the order is received or the opportunity is closed as lost.
• Monitor and actively manage customer portals to ensure prices, quantities, lead times and contract terms are acceptable in accordance with authority delegated by appropriate functional leaders (i.e., Finance, Commercial, and Operations).
• Utilize business systems, including CRM, portal management and workflow tools, to expedite the process of receiving, reviewing, responding and booking orders.
• Resolve customer complaints, which may include warranty, delivery, or quantity disputes, and in the most beneficial manner for Parker Meggitt

Qualifications:

• Awareness of the regulations pertaining to the products and customers for which the employee is responsible (i.e., FAR, DFARS, DEFCONS, etc.)
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Strong prioritization skills
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Conflict management skills
• Decision making skills

Education:

High School Diploma/Equivalent and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree and equivalent industry experience

Years Experience: 4-6 years of experience in customer account management or similar. Customer service, Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Salesforce.com, Robot Morning/Demand Line

Drug-Free Workplace: In accordance with Parkers policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $29.8/hr to $49.65/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.