Corporate Pricing Strategist
NHK International Corporation ("NHK") of Novi, Michigan, Manufacturer of automotive suspension springs, is seeking a Corporate Pricing Strategist to work at its location at 326 Page Drive, Franklin, Kentucky, 42134.
Duties and Responsibilities: Analyze North American market trends and collect technical information specific to the manufacture of automotive chassis sub-structures (suspension units; solid and hollow-tubular stabilizer-bars, coil springs and their interaction with surrounding components), production tooling (forming & forging dies, fixtures & gauges), heat treatment (heating, quenching and tempering) and corrosion mechanisms to formulate pricing strategy, evaluate manufacturing costs for entire supply chain for product developments and mass production, developing price database to monitor market price and analyze customer price sensitivity and implement corporate sales strategies and develop long term business plans. Please refer to www.nhkinternational.com for complete job description.
Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Business Administration or Marketing or Operational Management, or foreign degree equivalent, plus 3 years of experience as a Corporate Pricing Strategist or Marketing Manager. Experience must include analyzing North American market trends and collecting technical information specific to the manufacture of automotive chassis sub-structures (suspension units; solid and hollow-tubular stabilizer-bars, coil springs and their interaction with surrounding components), production tooling (forming & forging dies, fixtures & gauges), heat treatment (heating, quenching and tempering) and corrosion mechanisms to formulate pricing strategy, evaluate manufacturing costs for entire supply chain for product developments and mass production, developing price database to monitor market price, analyzing customer price sensitivity, implementing corporate sales strategies and developing long term business plans; interpreting and reviewing engineering drawings with Engineers to provide technical direction, recommending corrective actions relevant to required changes to dimensional tolerances and effect on cost; quality, productivity and practicability of manufacturing processes, presenting proposals on cost & weight savings; Meeting with Sales Managers worldwide collecting price and production capacity information to create price coordination for the global business sourcing activities. Preparing and presenting long term budget to parent company.
Travel required: 15% International travel to Japan, China, Thailand, India, Hungary and Mexico and 35% travel within the U.S.
Please submit your resume to NHK International Corporation, 46855 Magellan Drive, Novi, MI 48377 Attention to: Human Resources Department, or go to www.nhkinternational.com if interested in the position.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.