Description:

As the Project Manager, you will take ownership of entire life cycle of customer orders to ensure successful completion of their product builds. You will be responsible for reviewing bid/order specifications with customers, negotiating finalized requirements, and fulfilling orders. You will manage customers needs, requests and requirements.

As the Project Manager, you will cross-functionally liaise, coordinate, and direct activities with customers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Care/Warranty, Accounting, Parts and numerous suppliers and vendors to ensure customer expectations are being satisfied. You will report to the Director, Sales Operations.

Review, interpret and prepare preliminary sales order from bid specifications

Oversee the creation of Approved Equals, Deviations and Clarifications as needed for proposals

Maintain current cost quotes and technical databases

Conduct pre-production meetings with customers, issue meeting notes and release sales orders

Prepare product quotes and maintain current product pricing for customer invoicing of final delivery and payment

Discuss and negotiate build details with customers to optimize customer satisfaction, bid compliance, production ease and cost control

Develop and maintain all related price summaries, bid/build documents, and customer communications

Help with customer acceptance, field issues and future orders. Use feedback to improve the process/product.

Respond promptly to customers and management requests and ensure proper completion of all projects

Entertain/Host customers (Dinners, Tours, Special Events) weekly (after hours)

Skills:

Project management, Production planning, Production scheduling, Erp, Supply chain, rfp, procurement management, bills of materials, account management, automotive industry, inside sales, buyer purchasing

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Account management/customer service experience

Ability to understand and interpret bills of material, engineering drawings, customer specifications and requirements

Must be organized, accurate, and have the aptitude to manage, communicate, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks on-time and within budget

Professional written and verbal communication skills are essential

Proven problem-solving skills to help resolve customer complaints or needs

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills for dealing with different types of customers and clients

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.