Sales Assistant, Latin American Markets (Bi-Lingual)

Job Title: Sales Assistant, Latin American Markets (Bi-Lingual)

Company: Aisin World Corp of America

Department: Aftermarket Sales - Warehouse

Location: Torrance, CA

Position Responsibilities

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

• Prepare sales orders and submit P.O. to CS.

• Price Quotation Input

• Maintain and monitor customer records and customer credit status.

• Monitor delivery status of customer orders and investigate and resolve delivery problems.

• Convey claims and submit CM/CD, depending on the case.

• Develop and issue summary of management reports.

• Update accrual file and submit monthly to AWA.

• Inquire to the different plants about new OE provided by customers.

• Submit request/format to upload new P/N in the system.

• Submit allocation and release request to CS.

• Submit kitting request to Purchasing Department.

• Forward Invoice/BL and give instructions to I/E.

• Maintain verbal and written communication with customers.

• Coordinate with forwarders FCA shipments.

• Coordinate / Shipping Instructions (Direct Shipment) with Customer and Plants (Japan, Thailand, Korea, Indonesia, USA, Mexico).

• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be Bi-Lingual, English and Spanish. Fluent, business level communication abilities - writing, reading, and speaking.

• 1 - 2 years of Automotive Aftermarket experience a plus but not required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers.

• Computer skills include Oracle, Microsoft Word, Excel and other MS applications.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Experience and knowledge in Automotive Aftermarket is a plus.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree is a plus but not required.

• Basic knowledge of Import/Export processes a plus but not required.