Analyst - Truck Specification

Holman is a familyowned global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving Whats Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated and creating positive rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Job Purpose:

• To deliver expertise to existing and prospective clients by developing complete accurate and uptodate specifications which best meet the clients business application(s) and needs while balancing cost considerations for: trucks chassis cargo vans trailers medium and heavyduty chassis and various equipment as well as upfitting necessary.
• Finalize orderable and complete specifications to flow seamlessly through the ordering process.
• Develop relationships with internal and external clients to deliver a high level of service
• Attend informational sessions and training with OEM partners and upfitters to stay on top of industry trends technology and products
• Identify opportunities to grow Holman Manufacturings portfolio of business when applicable

Responsibilities:

• Specification Development
  • Research and develop specifications for trucks trailers equipment cargo vans and upfitting
  • Analyze specifications to identify improvements and cost savings opportunities safety improvements and other benefits to best suit the clients business needs and applications
  • Work with internal and external partners to communicate and provide deliverables
    • Complete specifications
    • Cost Savings findings and backup
    • Recommendations for best practice
    • Spec Catalog creation partnering with internal stakeholders and departments where necessary
  • Partner with clients and Regional Engineering Managers to conduct Spec Reviews and Pilot Reviews where necessary
  • Support travel for client visits Pilot and Spec Reviews where necessary and requested by internal and/or external parties
  • Attend vendor and OEMled training sessions to stay abreast industry trends and product offerings
  • Partner with OEMs and vendors to drive results and secure lead times to assist with order management
  • Review all specifications to confirm compatibility and accuracy
    • Medium/Heavy Duty Chassis Trailers and Equipment
    • Selectors built in Holmans proprietary PriceNet system utilizing the selector comparison functionality where applicable
  • Provide analysis and comparison of specifications across multiple OEMs and upfitters
• Internal Support
  • Assist with ordering questions related to:
    • Expired quotes requiring updating and when necessary renewed client approval due to changes in equipment and/or cost
    • Questions regarding routing (drop ship/ship thru) when within scope
  • Consultative partnering with all internal departments providing expertise to answer questions provide research and participate in conversations with clients as requested when within scope

• PreOrdering Planning:
  • Assist with the development of and recommendation for successful ordering cycles
  • Roll over cataloged specifications for assigned clients proactively to successfully execute on ordering and delivery expectations and budgetary purposes

• Assist with securing quotes for located/approved stock purchases where necessary for local installation of needed equipment (utilize Auto Truck Group where possible)
• Assist with securing quotes for inservice units within the following parameters:
  • Holman unit; Leased; within 6 months of being inservice
  • Note partner with Maintenance where necessary to secure quotes for inservice units outside of the 6 month window nonHolman units and/or nonleased units

Knowledge and Skills

• Possess experience and knowledge of
  • Trucks (light medium/heavy duty) Cargo Vans Equipment Trailers and upfitting compatibilities
  • Understanding of OEMs and aftermarket components
• Communication:
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of management customers (internal and external) and vendors.
  • Effective customer service skills
  • Negotiation skills
• Additional Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Problem solving
  • Continuous development and learning
  • Solution oriented mindset
  • Proficient typing skills
  • Superior attention to detail
• Education:
  • Bachelors Degree in relevant fields preferred (including but not limited to engineering automotive mathematical) *OR* Equivalent experience in commercial truck or upfitting industries.

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At Holman we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire train empower and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better we have to do better and to do better we must know better. Thats why we are listening open to learning new things about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity equity and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. Its The Holman Way.

At Holman your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness disability loss of work or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to fulltime employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays Bereavement and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular FullTime

We offer excellent benefits including health vision dental life and disability insurance and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO) paid holidays bereavement and jury duty. In addition we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

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Temporary or PartTime

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave parttime and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

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Pay:

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