Account Manager – Automotive Semiconductor

Pasona N A, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A global technology solutions provider is looking for an Account Manager to oversee semiconductor product programs for automotive clients. This individual will coordinate with suppliers to ensure all customer needs are met, requiring strong program management and communication skills. The role demands 3-5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, particularly with automotive customers. Work location is hybrid, based in Novi, MI or Schaumburg, IL, and involves occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years semiconductor industry experience, ideally supporting automotive customers.
• Strong understanding of distributor roles within the semiconductor and automotive sectors.
• Experience managing automotive electronics programs or components.

Responsibilities

• Manage full customer program lifecycle: design, PPAP, safe launch, SOP, PCN, allocation, EOL.
• Hold high‑level technical discussions with customer engineering teams.
• Partner with Material Planners on quotes, forecasts, customer orders, and supplier lead times.

Skills

Semiconductor industry experience

Strong communication

Program management

Business acumen

Excel proficiency

Job description

Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Work Location: Novi, MI or Schaumburg, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation: $100–120K + Bonus

Join a leading $10B global technology solutions provider specializing in semiconductor distribution. Our team delivers customized solutions and leverages engineering expertise to accelerate product development for top automotive clients.

Ideal candidate experience

Hands‑on experience with or promoting electronic components such as:

• Processors / Microcontrollers (MCUs)
• Sensors
• Memory Chips
• Power Semiconductors
• Integrated Circuits (ICs)

Job Summary

As an Account Manager, you will support automotive Tier 1/Tier 2 customers by managing semiconductor product programs, coordinating across suppliers, and ensuring all customer requirements are met. This role requires strong communication, program management, and business acumen. Travel is required a few times per month.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Manage full customer program lifecycle: design, PPAP, safe launch, SOP, PCN, allocation, EOL.
• Hold high‑level technical discussions with customer engineering teams.
• Gather and manage program information to support supply/demand planning and new business.
• Maintain program data in Excel and PowerPoint; provide monthly automotive market updates.
• Stay informed on supplier/customer market trends, including mergers and acquisitions.

Supply Chain Management

• Partner with Material Planners on quotes, forecasts, customer orders, and supplier lead times.
• Coordinate trucking, expediting, push‑outs, and PO cancellations as needed.
• Manage supply/demand alignment, aging inventory, and line‑down situations.
• Understand NA automotive logistics: WMS, labeling, barcodes, and traceability requirements.
• Lead RFQ negotiations and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Analyze costs, resales, profitability, and customer usage.
• Negotiate annual price reductions and prepare accurate customer pricing data in Excel.

Reporting & Forecasting

• Provide timely daily/weekly activity updates.
• Monitor POS, backlog, and inventory to meet company targets.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecast updates with suppliers.

Quality Coordination

• Support PPAP, PCN, failure analysis, 8D, and other quality documentation.
• Collaborate with internal quality teams to address customer requirements and timelines.
• Assist with specification exceptions, material verification, and traceability management.

Communication

• Summarize business opportunities and issues clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Respond promptly to customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Work collaboratively with global teams, including frequent communication with Japan.

Other Requirements

• Travel throughout the Midwest, East Coast, and Mexico as needed.
• Flexibility for additional hours based on customer/supplier demands.

Minimum Required Skills

• 3–5+ years semiconductor industry experience, ideally supporting automotive customers.
• Strong understanding of distributor roles within the semiconductor and automotive sectors.
• Experience managing automotive electronics programs or components.
• Strong risk‑management capability aligned with QCDD standards.
• Excellent communication, organization, and timeline management.
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables) and program data management.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Industries

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)