Catalog Specialist

Job Title: Catalog Specialist

Company: Aisin World Corp. of America

Department: Aftermarket - Sales

Location: Torrance, CA

Aisin Group Overview:

Based in Kariya City, Aichi, Japan, the Aisin Group is a $35 billion global, Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems with over 214 consolidated companies spanning over 20 countries and some 110,000 employees.

Our Northville Township location is the North American sales headquarters of Aisin Group the world's sixth largest Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems, such as brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics and intelligent transportation systems.

As we like to say: "Chances are the car your drove to work this morning is equipped with an Aisin product."

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Responsible for overall coordination, implementation and execution of category electronic data requirements
  
• Maintenance of product master, application and interchange files
  
• Maintain accurate part information compliant with industry standards (PIES)
  
• Maintain accurate application databases, adhering to published industry standards (ACES) and customer requirements
  
• Establish & maintain cross references/interchanges for a category vs. all key competitor part numbers
  
• Analyze competitor product range to understand gaps, changes and additions to the line
  
• Conduct OEM research and communicate coverage goals and opportunities to product line teams
  
• Utilize the ACES & PIES standards to map vehicle information from OE part number
  
• Maintain the electronic catalog for a given category, ensuring accuracy & completeness
  
• Manage & execute accurate delivery of electronic (and paper where necessary) catalog information to customers
  
• Manage customer data requests and inquiries. Review and address customer inquiries in a timely manner. Collaborate to assist with troubleshooting issues and documenting and communicating to appropriate parties
  
• Regular interface with category product teams to ensure that catalog/data work meets customer requirements
  
• Must be able to plan & meet deadlines
  
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point.
• Must be committed to a high level of work quality and personal spirit of cooperation, accuracy and timeliness.

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

• Automotive aftermarket experience as a catalog professional
• Strong background in vehicle parts knowledge, automotive part fitment, OEM and competitive part evaluation
• Proficient with ACES/PIES standards
• Demonstrated interchange experience
• Familiarity with customer requirements
• Proficient using Microsoft Office (Excel), Illustrator and Photoshop

Education and Training:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor Degree Preferred

Work Environment Requirements:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

Attendance/Work Hours:

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus other hours per day or week as are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.
• Must be willing and available to work such weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
• NOTE: These requirements are consistent with company policy.

Travel Requirements:

• Approximately 10%. Occasional weekend responsibility.
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

**Candidates applying for positions with Aisin must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

**To the selected candidate, Aisin offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and outstanding growth opportunities.

**Aisin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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