Account Management Associate

Job Description

The Account Management Associate Role is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day entry data activities for open commercial related activities.

The goal is to ensure that cost/price information is always maintained and updated using bump charts and P.O.’s, and must have the ability to understand BOMs and cost inputs from Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Review cost variances provided by cost engineering department
• Validate P.O. price
• Maintain EC / CN cross reference
• Review EC (Engineering Change) content and compare vs. released CN’s (Change Notices)
• Maintain equipment and tool log.
  • Track piece price amortization and expiration date
• Maintain and update direct material matrix.
• Update and maintain volume matrix

Skills

Account Management

Budgeting

Education Requirements

The ideal candidate has:

• Technical or commercial studies leading to a Bachelor's or Master's degree – Business or Finance
• Great interest in sales and administration
• Independent and resourceful
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Very good knowledge of English, German is a PLUS

Experience Requirements

What is expected:

• Strong understanding of BOMs
• Knowledge of automotive seating components (metal structure, mechanisms, foam, trim, etc.)
• Experience in cost calculation, cost analysis, and price buildup
• Improved MS Office skills, especially Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Experience working with ERP systems (preferably Coupa, SAP)
• Basic knowledge of OEM customer processes and online portals (e.g., Mercedes-Benz) and understanding of production processes within the automotive supply industry is big plus
• Ability to handle administrative office activities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.