Although located at SEWS – Farmington Hills, Michigan Office, this is a flexible Work From Home position, which means an associate has the flexibility to work from home, but is expected to report to the local office as needed or required.

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.

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.

To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems

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. 

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric

**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.** An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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