Pricing Specialist I

Description Position at Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

This is a Hybrid position which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least three days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site. The Pricing Specialist position will be located in Lexington, reporting to SEWS, Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Lexington location at least three days each week.

Requirements

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 customer 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:

• Assist in collection and reconciliation of accounts receivable
• Maintaining and tracking PO's from customers to ensure current prices are used for invoicing and reporting.
• Work closely with customers to investigate and resolve any outstanding payments
• Make necessary adjustments to invoices and payments
• Provide monthly reporting to accounting and business planning to report accurate sales data is being recorded
• 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
• 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).
  
  

NOTE: Associates who are interested in being considered for this position should submit a resume to their Human Resources Dept. An indication of interest in a position by an Associate does not assure that the Associate will be considered for the opening. Other Associates who did not indicate an interest in the position may be selected by the company to fill the position. There is not a requirement that an internal candidate be awarded a position over an outside candidate.

A “Career Opportunity” notice is a courtesy notification to Associates that an opening exists in an exempt salaried position in the classification of Manager and below.