Customer Account Analyst - Bothell, United States - Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Description

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development.

For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball.

For more information on Park Place visit We Are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivityHow exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that's here to stay With our company's history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry.

And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.

If you want to learn more about us visit us at And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to Position:

Primary customer account focal point responsible to ensure receipt, review, validation and processing of purchase orders and invoicing of high value and major capital expenditures for global airline customers.

Manages order fulfillment activities to achieve on-time delivery which supports Panasonic Avionics A variety of tasks are included thus requiring an individual to process data thoroughly and become familiar with the company's business processes which support OTD, Program Parts List requirements, Software Orders, Fit Check, and Test parts, Spares, AOG (aircraft on the ground), and invoicing activities.

Communicates directly with customers and internal organizations, in person, by telephone, and email, to ensure all requirements of programs or individual parts orders are successfully delivered according to customer commitments and expectations.

This job entails reporting, high aptitude for data integrity, compliance to business processes, utilization of business tools i.e., Oracle, MS Office, and the ability to manage a high volume of inquiries on an on-going basis.

ORDER FULFILLMENT

Receive, review and process customer purchase orders via manual entry into PAC ERP system, EDI transmissions, and/or customer-owned systems/ supplier portals.

Enter PGA requirements to secure parts demand before customer purchase orders have been received to protect lead times.

Manages spares and service parts ordering including coordination of certification requirements with customers as required, outside of program related activity.

Coordinate with Program Management to monitor and provide status on customer's equipment orders and deliveries and overall program status, with third party suppliers, aircraft OEMs and customers to meet overall program requirements.

Identify all potential delivery delays and notification of Program Managers/Regional Directors on critical delays.
Facilitate flow of orders and product expedites through PAC's Supply Chain, to meet customer and field requirements. Expedite requests are based on contractual and service level agreements; specifically, to support OEM/Seat Supplier business partners.
Communicate and distribute reports and trend analysis for order and delivery status to internal/external customers as required.
Maintain all relative order transaction data in PAC's system of record per SOX and internal compliance requirements.

Monitor engineering drawing change requirements and respond to those changes that have impact to parts entered on sales orders and schedules.

Analyze and resolve customer account discrepancies working with customers and accounting.

Coordinate product deliveries with Customs group and third-party suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders per PAC commitment dates.

Ensure that all FAA/Conformity requirements are adhered to, pursuant to customer and PAC Quality requirements.
Responsible for providing various department and reports to assist with metrics, department compliance, productivity, and efficiencies.
Hosting / Attending conference calls/meetings related to program requirements/department processes.
PLANNING/SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

Run program audits based on Program Table and OEM schedules per management established schedule to be included as needed in weekly team meetings.

Communicates material requirements to PAC Planning, Procurement and Distribution Center groups to ensure a sustaining inventory level in order to support internal/external customer deliveries.

Identify, negotiate, and resolve conflicts between the stakeholders (PMO, Sales Forecasting, and Inventory Management) with respect to the Master Planning/Scheduling (OEM Dates/MROD) process to align to internal/external deadlines.

Communicate, manage, and prioritize significant shifts in demand to the Supply Chain to meet delivery commitments.

Manage "Holds Clearing" of customer purchase orders to ensure there is no impact to HW/SW deliverables and on-time delivery trends.

CONTRACT COMPLIANCE

Continuously audit and maintain Customer Profile, Freight Directives and ensure Commercial Terms called out on open orders are 100% accurate, to avoid impacts on deliveries and collections.

Ensure that incoming customer purchase orders for hardware/software deliverables encapsulate all required Terms and Conditions for order processing.
Track and issue customer incentives, credits and concessions as required by contract.
Support frequent Internal /External Audits by providing documentation that supports 3-way match requirements as needed.
FINANCE/CREDIT SUPPORT

Apply customer specific price lists to orders in conjunction with Finance and Marketing groups during the demand scheduling process to ensure customer billing accuracy.

Provide Finance support with AR collections by taking the applicable actions to ensure the customer's account status is at acceptable levels and meets contract requirements.

Troubleshoot/follow-up on product rejections by customer, product conformity problems, incorrect shipments, Proof-of-Delivery, and QA documentation and take appropriate action to clear to mitigate collection roadblocks.

The hourly range of $ $35.58 is just one component of Panasonic's total package.

The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

What We're Looking For:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 4 years' work experience in a customer service and supply chain environment.
Minimum 2 years' work experience in aircraft or electronics industry highly desired.
In-flight entertainment experience highly desired.
Good understanding of the full Just-In-Time (JIT) supply chain process.
Possess excellent communication skills and is able to interact with a diverse multi-level organization and global customer base.
Outgoing, self-motivated, well organized and detailed oriented.
Creative problem solver and able to resolve conflicts and filter conflicting agendas to determine path forward.

Intermediate working knowledge of computers and the use of software packages (Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) with emphasis on Excel and Access.

Oracle or ERP system experience highly desired.
Ability to work independently and make decisions as required with minimum supervision.
Ability to understand and interpret technical and contractual language.
Ability to travel to customer sites and represent PAC in a professional manner.

Ability to mentor other employees and a demonstrated desire to accept new projects and challenges in support of company goals.

Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time working at PC using repetitive motion in the operation of a mouse and keyboard.

OurPrinciples:
Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | GratitudeWhatWeOffer:

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do.

We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.

Paid time off:
Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off.

This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees.

Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.

Health Insurance:
Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington's Family and Medical Leave program and Washington's Paid Sick Leave program.

Other offerings include:

Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.

All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements,regardingvaccination and/or testing for COVID-19.Wherepermittedby applicable law, applicants maybe requiredto be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment,unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on areasonable accommodationbecause of a disability or asincerely heldreligious belief, practice, or observance.

While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply,in accordance withapplicable law.

At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy.

All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Pre-employmentdrug testing isrequiredfor safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest.
All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic AvionicsCorporate. #LI-KH1

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Our team of Call Center Agents are responsible for responding to incoming Help Desk inquiries from existing customers through phone, email, and chat.

The primary focus of this team is to ensure end users have the support and knowledge they need to effectively utilize Clearview product within their day-to-day operations.

We are known for our excellent customer service, and our agents play a significant role in building and maintaining this reputation.

Our team of Call Center Agents are responsible for responding to incoming Help Desk inquiries from existing customers through phone, email, and chat.

The primary focus of this team is to ensure end users have the support and knowledge they need to effectively utilize Clearview product within their day-to-day operations.

We are known for our excellent customer service, and our agents play a significant role in building and maintaining this reputation.

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