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<p>OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow.</p> <!--_dfFormat_=html--><p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Job Summary</strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Works remotely for an OEC client (Ford) to support the National Accounts, Motorcraft and Omnicraft parts cataloging process. Catalogs, edits, and audits Motorcraft parts, and supports customers who receive the data. Ensures deliverables meet the Automotive Aftermarket Industry standards of cataloging.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Catalogs all new Motorcraft parts via the Materials Management Process (MMP) and in the electronic and global catalogs (ECAT and GCAT). Corrects discrepancies within the catalogs when required.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Maintains and updates catalog vehicle application information.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Reviews/audits catalog data from present and past, to ensure the proper vehicle usage is correct.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Answers and tracks Motorcraft catalog inquiries and makes changes to the catalog when warranted.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Provides assistance to parts suppliers, customers, engineering, sales, and marketing as required.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Interacts with the various Motorcraft field personnel, Warehouse Distributors, National Accounts, and the Data Distribution Support Team, to identify problems and recommend solutions.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Prepares ad-hoc reports and provides project support for Marketing.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Supports eCommerce team with Motorcraft data on FordParts.com.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">9. Completes assessments from field to ensure data is consistent.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">10. Works closely with the Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES) Team to correlate data and part terminology.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Education</strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A High School diploma is required (or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) certificate).</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Experience</strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Eligible candidates must be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities:</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Strong written and verbal communication skills.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· General knowledge of (or the ability to quickly learn) automotive systems, the Aftermarket Catalog Exchange Standard (ACES), the Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES), and the Auto Care Associate Aftermarket Standard.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Ability to apply principles of analytical thinking to collect and compare data, identify issues, consider options, recommend solutions, and solve problems.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish collaborative working relations with internal teams and external customers.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Strong computer skills and can effectively use Microsoft Office Products including Excel.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Able to work independently and in a self-managed manner.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Organized and detail-oriented, and can effectively prioritize work to meet assigned deadlines, while maintaining high-quality results.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Special Position Requirements</span></strong></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">·</span></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> Ability to work a Monday through Friday work week, and work hours of 6:30am-3pm ET.</span></span></strong></p><p>What makes working at OEC awesome? It varies from employee to employee. For some, it's the flexibility - whether it's remote work or a hybrid or in-person role, OEC takes our teams across multiple time zones and international communities. For others, it's the strong sense of camaraderie and community that celebrates both individuals and team-driven contributions. Or it could be the empowerment and how the team is encouraged to take risks, learn, and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. But no matter what gets us out of bed in the morning, our whole global community is inspired to be forward thinking and drive innovative solutions for the automotive parts and repair industry. <br> <br><br></p> <p>OEConnection is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite applicants and employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race and ethnicity. Submission of this information is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. This information will be maintained separately from your application for employment. If you do not wish to self-identify at this time, you may do so in the future by submitting this form. Failure to provide the following information will not subject you to any adverse action or treatment. OEConnection is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.</p> <!--_dfFormat_=html-->

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