Sales Engineer

Faurecia; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology group is seeking a Sales Administrator to ensure effective communication with the Sales Department and support finance activities. The role requires extensive knowledge of OEM processes, excellent organizational and communication skills, and experience in the automotive industry. Join a dynamic team and contribute to sustainable mobility technologies with a company committed to achieving CO2 Net Zero by 2045.

Qualifications

• Systematic approach in solving problems through analysis.
• Experience in automotive industry, particularly interior systems.
• Ability to manage large amounts of data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective data communication with Sales Department.
• Be involved in month-end close activities.
• Track receivables and resolve pricing differences.
• Propose improvements on the Sales Administration process.
• Verify accuracy of customer purchase orders.

Skills

Extensive Knowledge of OEM

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to communicate efficiently

Ability to use SAP

Working knowledge of WERS and Covisint

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related discipline

2-3 years of experience in Sales Administration in the automotive industry

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

• Ensure effective per part data communication with / from Sales Department regarding Sales Price variations, PO updates from our OEM's and/or CBR and DT2 pricing and claims
• Be involved in month-end close activities with plant finance teams with respect to revenue recognition
• Track receivables and work with Plant Finance teams and Sales departments in order to help identify and resolve overdues, pricing differences, ASN or Pay as Build (PAB) problems with our OEM's
• Track debit notes from OEM's and communicate with Sales / Plants on reasons thereof
• Propose improvements on the Sales Administration process
• Verify accuracy of customer purchase orders for customer billing
• Be able to support or defend costs submitted to customer in regard to claims and alerts
• Establish rapport with customer purchasing organization
• The employee is responsible for conducting his/her job within the ISO 9001 standards
• All program-related duties need to be accomplished within the requirements of the Faurecia Program Management System
• Create Where Used Analysis to support sales team and Customer Tier 2 claims
• Create Unpriced Reports for Sales Team to ensure any end items that are being ordered by the customer have a customer PO
• Create Customer Master Data for any new customer or customer ship to locations for all Ford FIS CBU North America Plants
• Support GM CBU Sales Team with Ad Hoc Reports and analysis
• Compile Production Plan from customer
• Manage tool tag ordering process and provide monthly report to Financial Analyst in support of month-end allocation of tag expenses
• Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction
• Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site
• Support the leadership and commitment from top management according to the NAO environmental policy and ISO 14001
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and adherence to:
  • Faurecia Group Code of Ethics
  • Faurecia Group Code of Management
  • Faurecia Group Environmental Policy
  • Faurecia Group Quality Policy
• All other duties as assigned by the company

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Extensive Knowledge of OEM is required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Strong Analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of PowerPoint.
• The performance needs to be in accordance with the Faurecia core and manager competencies.
• Strong ability to communicate efficiently with all levels of management, co-workers and subordinates and the ability to resolve conflicts and build effective teams is required
• Ability to use SAP Customer Master and Material Master Data with knowledge of T-Codes
• Working knowledge of WERS and Covisint. (Webquote and E-payables)

Education / Experience

• The ability to use a systematic approach in solving problems through analysis and evaluating alternate solutions and to make decisions quickly in order to take immediate action is strongly suggested in this position.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or a related discipline and /or 2-3 years of experience in Sales Administration / controlling/or equivalent in automotive industry, particularly interior systems is suggested.
• Experience in manufacturing is recommended.
• Ability to work in multicultural organization.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Capability to manage large amounts of data.

What We Can Do For You

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.