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ID 88769

| Pleasant Prairie, United States ZF Electronic Systems Pleasant Prairie, LLC

Job Description

About the Team Our sales team is known for its strong support, positive attitude, and team-oriented culture. With most team members having over 15 years of experience at ZF, you can count on a knowledgeable and dedicated group that is committed to helping you succeed. The Product Specialist I is responsible for providing broad-based support and customer service management for electronic systems technology programs in the areas of business administration, marketing, accounting/finance and sales to ensure overall customer satisfaction and adherence to program cost controls with the ultimate objective of meeting of sales, profits and customer service projections and goals. What can you look forward to as

Product Specialist:

Manage the introduction of new product programs from prototype through production by interfacing with customers, sales representatives, engineering staff, purchasing agents, accounting/finance teams, and manufacturing production control departments to ensure customer requirements are satisfied. Develop and propose program-pricing strategy to Regional Sales Manager following a comprehensive review and analysis of program costing and internal controls. Approve quotations of 45% gross margin and above, present pricing figures to sales representatives and/or customers; provide follow-up quotations to increase potential for acceptance/satisfaction.

Monitor production phases to ensure program costs, margins and volume meet the quoted standard.

Maintain price history logs and ensure all customer documentation requirements are met. Perform contract reviews on customer purchase orders to ensure orders meet all previously defined customer specific requirements and adhere to ZF company policies and guidelines for order acceptance. Maintain written documents and contracts for agreements and resolutions.

Work with customers, manufacturer representatives, Strategic Business Unit Managers, Manager, Distribution Sales and Marketing and Regional/Account Managers, to revise purchase orders as necessary. Your Profile as

Product Specialist:

Associates Degree in Business Administration/Marketing or Supply Chain Management, and/or equivalent combination of education/experience.

1-3+ years of experience in customer service and/or material planning

Broad knowledge of supply chain principles

Proven project and time management abilities

Solid problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to work in an intercultural environment with international colleagues

English language competency - both oral and written

Superior interpersonal, communications and listening skills Why you should choose ZF in Pleasant Prairie? Benefits over legal minimums.

A supportive collaborative team environment.

Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities.

Innovative products and technologies. Be part of our ZF team as Product Specialist I and apply now! Contact

Laura Gabriela De Lira Melendez

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran