Warranty Bids and Contracts Specialist

New Flyer • Winnipeg, MB

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About The Position

Responsible for completing the warranty and service package for all bus, coach and charger bids. This includes the analysis of warranty spend to provide proposed warranty costing/accrual for bids and coordination of all Service-related bid requirements including the interpretation of the required warranty data and documentation from both suppliers and customers.

Requirements

• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Lead and/or Supervision qualities & experience
• Negotiating skills
• 2-5 years’ experience in customer service
• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints
• Proficient with Oracle
• Product knowledge an asset.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated self-starter with high level of initiative
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Above average interpersonal skills and a professional attitude to highly analytical thinker with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing and improving processes
• Team player that can contribute to creating a positive team atmosphere
• Experience or knowledge of motor vehicle components

Responsibilities

• Review the warranty portion of bus, coach and charger tenders indicating approved equals, deviations and clarifications (primary on ZEB and Charger bids).
• Prepare pricing proposal per bid and establish a self-insured price list for warranty by bus and coach model, key components, and other commercial requirements from customers.
• Prepare and maintain bid proposal documentation per bid as required (Service Profile, Warranty and Tech Support, Field Support etc).
• Participate in pre–pricing, strategy meetings and warranty negotiations within NFI Group and with customers as required.
• Works to continuously improve the relationship and communication between Service and Sales on new-bid activity to improve speed and quality of response.
• Update the Service Support Tracker.
• Work directly with Supply Chain to negotiate warranty terms and conditions with suppliers and obtain quotes.
• Update Master Battery Tracker with warranty information by SR.
• Create a Warranty Checklist and Summary sheet for each Bid as required.
• Support Customer Care with warranty term and condition issues/inquiries.
• Maintain database for all supplier and New Flyer warranty information and special contractual exceptions, including narratives for bids.
• Participate with Finance in monthly control and monitoring of warranty provision by contract/model.
• Liaise with Warranty Recovery and Technical Services staff to ensure current issues are addressed on future bus tenders.
• Assist Warranty Claims and Warranty Parts Administrators as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages.
• Extended Health Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Pension Plan
• A continuous learning environment.
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed