Assist Product Development Department to obtain new business and to promote
products according to plan. * Co-ordinate the development of new business with Product Development in
accordance with customer requirements. * Provide technical and service assistance to customers as required.
Promote products and new developments to customers.
Follow-up and action budget quotations, and sample status reports, product
development etc. * Ensure that customer requirements are met e.g. provide official quotations, samples
etc. * Receive and prioritize customer requirements xe2x80x93 liaise with relevant departments and
Management to arrange deadlines, quality standards, production planning (MPS), build priorities etc. * Follow-up and keep customers informed regarding any delays, new delivery dates
etc. * Monitor and analyze market trends.
Prepare sales forecast and compile O.E. Sales, General Sales and Department
budgets. * Receive and co-ordinate the processing of O.E. Releases.
Ensure regular feedback to customers re-changes to releases, penalty costs, mode of
transport, component shortages, etc. * Conduct analyses of release data and advise management of build trends, which may
affect production schedules. * Maintenance of discipline and morale, allocation of duties, training and development
of subordinates to ensure the highest degree of efficiency and personal growth. * Negotiate prices with customers.
Maintain customer pricing as per Agreements ie, ROE, Economic and Productivity
adjustments. * Compile and present department statistics in monthly Exec report/meeting.
Compile quarterly Board report on department statistics.
Access and complete activities on customer portals.
To ensure that all activities within my area of responsibilities are performed in
compliance with the Company Policies and Procedures, and legislation with specific emphasis on Health, Safety, and Environmental aspect. * Any other tasks or duties as assigned by Management from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS:
B-Tech Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or similar qualification
5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in Automotive Manufacturing sector dealing directly
with OEM Purchasing Departments. * High degree of accuracy and attention to detail essential.
Ability to operate under considerable pressure and frequent change.
Ability to interact with personnel at all levels.
This is a high profile management position in which the incumbent is required to act
as an Ambassador for the Company and is therefore required to always be presentable and able to communicate effectively at all levels and project a favorable company image. * A high degree of integrity is essential in view of the constant exposure to confidential
information/material
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within two weeks of applying.
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