Plant Sales Representative - Plant 5

Job Info

Job Identification

114646

Job Category

Commercial

Posting Date

10 / 03 / 2025, 07 : 11 PM

Locations

One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability?

None

Export-Controlled Data

This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

This position will be located in our Plant 5, Ti-Cast and HIP Operation and is the on-site representative for an assigned customer account portfolio. This position acts as a customer service advocate, both as primary plant contact for customer specific issues and primary customer contact for plant specific issues. Key responsibilities include purchase order management, quotation management, forecast maintenance and coordination / resolution of open items associated with his / her account portfolio. The negotiation of commercial issues, as well as the formulation, maintenance and communication of key customer projects internally and externally is an important facet of this position. The Plant Sales Representative must also strive to attain and enhance customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Owner of customer portfolio.
• Manages tooling forecast for assigned customer portfolio to ensure monthly targets are met.
• Negotiate commercial issues that may arise.
• Purchase Order Management : ensure customer PO's are issued, assist quality and engineering with BOM issues, and make sure PO's are booked in a timely matter.
• Manage Account Receivable balances. Includes : following up on outstanding AR, coordination with Finance Department, and pull on Account Management team to assist with lagging issues.
• Provide back up for non-assigned customer accounts.
• Maintain and enhance customer relationships.
• Fields and promptly responds to inquiries from customers regarding status of key projects, open orders, and any unresolved issues. Communication with customers could be by telephone, written correspondence, or visitation (to and / or by).
• Quotation management : coordinates internal review of customer quotations and new business proposals, including initial review of project potential with Sales Support Manager; preparation of cost models with Estimator, Engineering, and Manufacturing; and preparation of a "near final" proposal for Plant Manager, Account Manager, and VP of Business Unit.
• Acts as an integral part of the Business Center Team. Exercises direct responsibility for the tracking of open items, for quotation of changes to project work scope, for securing P.O. coverage, and for resolution of contractual issues delaying input or shipment of customer requirements. May be assigned to a customer development project participating in the formulation and maintenance of detailed project plans.
• Personally coordinates customer visitations and works with Business Center colleagues to develop detailed agendas for meetings.
• Collaborates with plant Cost Estimator to provide cost models and detailed program background in support of long-term contract proposals / negotiations.
• Prepares three-year Long-Range Plan and Annual Budget for assigned portfolio utilizing based-line data provided by Group Sales meshed with their program / part specific knowledge. Participates / assists in business plan and budget preparations for Business Center.

Job Roles

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE : HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com / esg-report. Follow : LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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