OE Technical Account Manager

Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyre manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has multiple manufacturing units in India and a unit each in The Netherlands and Hungary. The company markets its products under its two global brands Apollo and Vredestein, and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network of branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets.

Job Title : OE Technical Account Manager (OE RBU-South)
Location : Chennai R&D
Reports to (Position) : 50153230
DepartmentFunction : R&D - BUSINESS DEV, OE, INDIA
Purpose of the Job:
Lead RFQ project development process (PV & 23 W) till SOP as per RFQ timelines.
Single point of technical window, on behalf of R&D, for continuous onsite support to OEMs.
Effective communication to internal and external stakeholders and close looping.
Major Responsibilities:
First line of Defense from Apollo tyre to Regional OEMs R&DEngineering teams.

Build business rapport with OEM R&DEngineering, Testing and Purchase teams.

Lead and coordinate new RFQ understanding and design proposal explanation.

Support pre-screening, sample submission and other coordination activities with OEMs.

Lead necessary coordination discussion with design and test team from OEMs.

Collect intelligence from OEMs for future projects and upcoming changeschallenges in OEM strategy.

Periodic reporting of status and escalation of high priority tasks for resolution.

Coordination with QASCM teams for test sample submission, PPAP Audits etc. to respective OEMs.

OE Customer portal management.

Skills:
Knowledge (Technical Functional)
Vehicle Dynamics and Tyre performance needs.
Tyre DesignManufacturing process.
Statutory Regulatory testing norms related to VehiclesTyres
OEM Business development systems and processes.
Skills:
Communication Networking Negotiation skills
Language proficiency in English and local languages if any basis business need.
Analytical Objection Handling and Soft Skills.

Relevant Experience:
Min. 10 12 Years experience
Work experience with reputed Tyre Vehicle manufacturer as OE coordinator or OE Customer service domain.

Education Qualification(s):