Gibbs Die Casting Corporationposted about 8 years ago
Full-time
Henderson, KY
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Marketing & Business Administration Manager

Gibbs Die Casting Henderson, KY 3/10/2017

Job Description

This position will either reside in Michigan and the candidate must be able to work from their home (no formal office for Gibbs in Michigan), or it will be located in Henderson, KY, and the candidate must be able to consistently coordinate activities and assignments with the VP of Sales who resides in Michigan. A basic understanding of die casting and/or machining is preferred.

Gibbs Die Casting Corporation

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Marketing & Business Administration Manager

DIVISION: North America

DEPARTMENT: Sales

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Sales & Marketing

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

MISSION:

Manage the daily marketing initiatives and business administration responsibilities for the global sales group including key interface with other departments within Gibbs and with key customer contacts.

ESSENTIAL GOALS, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Manage the contract review process and develop/maintain a data base for tracking customer contracts, POs, Terms & Conditions (T&Cs), Service parts, etc.
* Manage the data tracking for key program documentation including Statement of Requirements (SORs), technical requirements, DVP&R testing, etc.
* Actively manage the forecasting of program volumes, SOP, EOP, program mix, customer cycle plans, customer program codes/model names, 3 year and 5 year forecasts, industry inventory tracking, Top 10 programs by forecast, etc.
* Actively manage customer Long-term Agreements (LTAs), cost downs, price ups, etc.
* Work with other Gibbs groups (i.e. Accounting, Finance, and Operations) regarding tracking and resolution for open commercial items and resolution.
* Work with the VP of Sales and other sales staff regarding annual budget process
* Develop updated Brand and related outputs including web-site updates, Logos, social media considerations, exhibition booth elements and signage, etc.
* Develop and maintain updated and relevant marketing materials including PowerPoint modules and presentation, brochures, etc.
* Track and report out on key industry news regarding the die casting industry, automotive industry, trends, etc.
* Support the VP of Sales & Marketing with trade shows, seminars, exhibition booths, customer tech shows, supplier conferences, etc.
* Establish relationships with key contacts at target customers regarding POs, metal market adjustment, etc.
* Follows all Policy and Safety regulations including proper use of all required personal protective equipment.
* Follows all Quality and Environmental guidelines.
* Maintains work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition according to Gibbs 7-S Guidelines.
* Performs other duties as assigned by management.

This is not a complete list of potential duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise of all of the essential functions for purposes of ADA.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering (or technical equivalent), Business or Marketing required.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years experience, preferably within the automotive industry.

Travel: This position will either reside in Michigan and the candidate must be able to work from their home (no formal office for Gibbs in Michigan), or it will be located in Henderson, KY, and the candidate must be able to consistently coordinate activities and assignments with the VP of Sales who resides in Michigan. A basic understanding of die casting and/or machining is preferred. An understanding of automotive terms, contract terms, and a strong business acumen is preferred.

Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills is a key requirement.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. MS Project is preferred.

Other Requirements:

* Demonstrated ability to work independently
* Ability to travel to Gibbs customers as well as to Gibbs production/corporate facilities in Henderson, KY. Ability to occasionally travel internationally to support Business Development as requested.
* Good driving record; ability to drive extended periods of time.
* Ability to multi-task and manage a diverse workload of responsibilities.

Job Snapshot

Employment Type Full-Time

Job Type Management, Marketing, Automotive

Education 4 Year Degree

Experience At least 5 year(s)

Manages Others Not Specified

Industry Manufacturing, Automotive - Motor Vehicles - Parts, Advertising

Required Travel Up to 50%

Job ID DF220

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Company Overview

Gibbs Die Casting
Successful OEMs are managed by those who recognize the value of assuring they can create uniform quality products on a global basis. We have developed our inter-connected global network to serve companies that recognize the benefits of having suppliers who are of sufficient size, and capable of assuring uniform quality castings globally. All of our factories, globally, are capable of running absolutely identical processes and providing castings of uniform quality.
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Henderson, KY
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