Pricing Specialist II

Sumitomo Electric - Farmington Hills, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Farmington Hills, MI

About the position

The Pricing Specialist II at Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is responsible for acting as the primary contact for customers regarding pricing and requirements for wire harnesses. This hybrid position requires a combination of in-office and off-site work, with a focus on analyzing data, calculating pricing, and maintaining customer relationships to expand business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Sales contact to the customer for specific commodities or vehicles.
• Generate 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 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.

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 and be self-directed.
• Experience with cost analysis/pricing systems/drawings preferred.
• Effectively function in a multicultural environment (US and Japanese).

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Japanese or Spanish helpful but not required.
• Experience with cost analysis/pricing systems/drawings preferred.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching