What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager position at NFI Parts?
NFI Parts™ is North America’s most comprehensive organization providing parts, technical publications, training, and support for buses and motor coaches. NFI Parts is the parts division of NFI Group, providing replacement parts for New Flyer®transit buses, MCI®motor coaches, ADL buses, ARBOC®vehicles, as well as the product lines for the acquired NABI and Orion parts businesses. Additionally, NFI Parts has extensive cross references for parts that are common with other bus, coach, and cutaway product lines and has a mature supply base and established relationships with over 1,000 suppliers. Further information is available at www.nfi.parts.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Customer Service Representative (CSR) will perform all the daily transactional activities required for the customer (Customer quotations, Request for Proposals (RFP or Bid), execution of contracts, product returns and technical requests), as well as provide input and feedback to customer strategies, revenue/margin budgets and other customer/team related initiatives.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Communicate with customers on all required correspondence on quotes, purchase orders, contracts, Return Material Authorization (RMA), and technical requests.
- Participation in development of customer sales and margin strategies and make recommendations that encompass our business goals and objectives.
- Provide pricing and availability on all daily quotes. Execute contracts received from customers. Provide customer support when a Coach Down situation is identified; ensure parts are expedited and that all avenues are explored so that the customer receives parts as soon as possible.
- Provide customer with technical assistance as required utilizing available resources (Parts manuals, Bill of Material, engineering drawings, vendor manuals and NFI Parts support personnel such as, Engineering and Procurement).
- Obtain daily quote and contract approvals and award information from customers. Review open sales order reports weekly, expediting orders with purchasing/manufacturing that are in jeopardy.
- Reconcile all sales order discrepancies with customer such as price discrepancy, incorrect quantity, lead time, etc.
- Negotiate, enter, and coordinate returns of parts as requested by customers. Investigate and arrange carrier call tags for parts to be returned from the customer. Reconcile and follow up all RMA’s that are past due.
- Work with Traffic department on delivery issues with customers. If proof-of-delivery required use online tracking or carrier tracking system.
- Monitor and manage customer contract items and escalations in conjunction with Metro Specialist/Customer Service Manager.
- Assist Accounts Receivable with collections when required.
- Request additional reports from Analyst as required.
- Attend tradeshows as required.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Business Admin education/certificate preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Oracle systems/processes and Bills of Materials and basic knowledge of transit vehicles and systems is considered beneficial.
- Up to 10% travel required for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Delaware, OH 43015: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Delaware, OH 43015