Account Manager II

At LGE (https://www.lgcorp.com/about/companies), we deliver products and services that make lives better, easier and happier though increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make "Life Good" - from home appliances, consumer electronics and B2B solutions to innovations in digital signage, air conditioning, solar and vehicle components. As a global leader, we strive for greatness in product leadership, market leadership and people leadership to realize our growth strategies.

Innovation for a Better Life. Always.

VS (Vehicle component Solutions) Company (https://www.lg.com/global/mobility) of LG Electronics focuses on commercializing environmentally responsible automotive components and core solutions based on LG's proprietary technologies. A leading provider of core components for global car manufacturers, VS Company is supporting the emerging trend of the vehicle industry.

Position Overview:

The Account Manager role is broken down into three different tasks, which include Account Management (AM), Supply Chain Management (SCM) & Accounts Receivable (AR).

• The Account Management portion of this position includes all commercial issues and negotiations with the OEM buyer.
• The SCM portion of this position is focused on maintaining and analyzing the correct inventory levels, managing a third party warehouse for shipping and receiving requirement and resolving all part shortages.
• The AR portion of this position includes resolving pricing discrepancies and payment issues where the buyer needs to be contacted. As the AM you will be required to work in cross functional teams.

Responsibilities:

Account Management

• Understand what is needed from time of sourcing to mass production
• Commercial negotiations
• Price negotiations
• Annual cost reduction negotiations
• Understanding the breakdowns of quotes
• Submit quotes
• Tooling requirements and invoicing
• Supplier portal management
• Contact / General Terms & Conditions (GT&C) review
• Understand the packaging process
• Update and maintain a master price file
• Main point of contact between our customers and HQ
• Set up new customers in our internal system
• Manage engineering changes
• Co work with HQ team to tack & report Monthly revenue, Profitability of projects, Business plan, EDI/demand change to leadership

Supply Chain Management

• Resolve all shortages
• Manage all prototype, pre-production, mass production, accessory and service requirements
• Gain Sales Administration approval to ship all non-mass production material

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or above
• 5 years of experience in automotive account management
• Proficiency in Ford or GM supplier portal
• Self-driven and results oriented with a strong sense of initiative in tackling tasks
• Quick learner and flexible to adopt to company working culture and processes
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written / verbal communication and organizational skills:
  • Ability to understand a customer needs and to probe for answers, and then determine a solution and advocate that solution to the customer
  • Ability to work with customers and internal stakeholders and make sure all deliverables are met
• Capacity to identify risks and raise issues to relevant stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure and to maintain deadlines
• Strong organizational and MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Ability to Travel (International & Domestic) up to 15%
• Ability to work early/late hours for business meetings

Preferred:

• Prior experience as Electric/Electrical Tier 1 supplier (preferably infotainment or display) account manager
• Understand GM portals and how to navigate

What is in it for you?

• Become a part of LG's innovative technologies, unique products, and cutting-edge designs that are an investment in the future
• A high-tech work environment with an exciting, collaborative and highly impactful role that will work closely with cross-functional teams
• An environment that enables colleagues to demonstrate their capabilities, focus on their work and create value
• At LG, you're encouraged to take a creative and individual approach to challenges with strong emphasis placed on performance and skill - and equal, merit-based opportunities across the board
• Flexible work environment for all employees providing the freedom to balance work and personal life
• Our objective is to provide our employees the tools necessary to live a balanced life, experience a rewarding work environment and contribute to our surrounding communities
• LG Electronics is honored by a variety of awards and recognition as one of the most sustainable and responsible organizations
• We have been selected as an "Industry Leader" in Leisure Equipment & Products and Consumer Electronics of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and we ranked on the Davos World Economic Forum's Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

Your Total Rewards Package will include:

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes leading medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits with no-cost employee premiums to you and your eligible dependents in 2023 - Remaining among less than 4% of companies in the country to offer no-cost employee premiums
• A competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and you're immediately vested in the company matching contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement effective Day 1 of Service
• Shutdown over the holidays and generous Paid Time Off
• Performance based Incentives
• Employee Product Discount on many of our Products

To learn more about our business and company culture, connect with us on our LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lgvehiclecomponentsolutions

LG Electronics, USA Inc., LG Mobile Research USA LLC, LG Electronics, Alabama, Inc.,LG Electronics Vehicle Components U.S.A., LLC, and Zenith Electronics LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the Company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.