Hybrid Claim Management Professional (Seguin, US) en Vitesco Technologies

General Summary:

The claims Manager ensures prompt reimbursement process for nonconformance quality and logistic issues. The goal is to achieve timely reimbursement with the best possible negotiations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and assess claims
• Submit/respond to contract partner claims promptly
• Negotiate claims <50 KEUR/advocate for Plant's interest
• Collect and coordinate cost collection and evidence for claims
• Track and follow-up on claims until conclusion
• Train staff on reimbursement process
• Advise business responsible person on claim processing and decision making
• Attend monthly meetings to report reimbursement status
• Act as cross functional liaison with Plant Purchasing team for all topics related to suppliers. 

Internal and External Contacts:

• Communicate complex topics to all organizational levels
• Influence and negotiate with top local management and external organizations

Dimensions/Magnitude:

• Manages and supports to reach the target of <50KEUR (95% recovery)
• Manages and supports the Category manager for cases >50KEUR
• Permanent dedicated person in charge of supporting, rolling out, and training claim process at level Plant

Reporting:

• Report claim status/result to BU Manager/Business Responsible
• Responsible for the Claim Monthly meeting with the management team

Process Improvement:

• Coordinates and implements improvement actions for a transparent, efficient, and effective reimbursement process
• Ensures timely upload of system inputs

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Automotive experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Finance, supply chain, or production management related areas is required, 10 years preferred
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP ERP.
• Out-of box thinking and innovative mindset
• Knowledge in SAP Management, MS OFFICE, Global Logistics, 8D, Quality Management System, Negotiation, Finance, and Project Management
• Very good intercultural competence
• Fluent communication skills in English required

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer.  All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Vitesco Technologies USA, LLC 
Kenneth R Cummings