About the role#
Nexteer Automotive offers students the chance to apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting. This co-op role provides hands-on experience within the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. You will work directly with Account Managers and the Director to support daily operations and sales initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Assist Account Managers and the Director with open issues and breakdown requests.
- Organize and maintain Sales folders on the shared drive.
- Ensure all project documentation is complete, including email versions of quotes, quote letters, and customer breakdowns like amortization and capital charts.
- Analyze sales performance data, volume forecasts, pricing, and tariff information.
- Translate technical and financial data into clear business insights for internal stakeholders.
- Identify pricing risks, opportunities, and gaps in volume forecasts.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a 2-year or 4-year university local to Saginaw.
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or Data Analytics.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Full-time student status (12 or more credits) during Fall and Winter semesters.
- Ability to work 20 to 32 hours during Fall and Winter semesters and up to 40 hours in the summer.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, specifically pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data cleaning, and basic financial modeling.
- Experience with data visualization tools and exposure to ERP systems is preferred.
- Strong communication skills to work across Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
- Legal right to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Saginaw, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid.
About Nexteer Automotive
Nexteer Automotive is a motion control technology company based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It produces electric and hydraulic power steering systems, driveline systems, and software solutions for the automotive sector. The company serves over 60 customers globally, including major automakers in North America, Europe, India, and China. It operates as a public company with a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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