AMS Demand Manager

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Job Title: AMS Demand Manager

Location: Northville, Michigan

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 71,000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

This position serves as a critical liaison between the Global Application Leadership team and various organizational stakeholders to manage the operational aspects of the AMS domain. This includes business as usual demand management, contract renewals, purchase order management, budgeting, forecasting, accruals, variance analysis, and vendor invoice reconciliation. The function aims to ensure the smooth execution of these activities, providing insights, tracking, and reporting to support informed decision-making. The position may be based in Northville, Michigan and reports directly to the VP IT Corporate Systems of the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Demand Management:
   • Facilitate demand prioritization meetings with stakeholders.
   • Facilitate prioritization meetings with stakeholders and act as the single point of contact for application business as usual demand.
   • Liaison between applications team and PMO.
2. Contract Renewals Management:
   • Facilitate the process of contract renewals with vendors, ensuring timely execution and adherence to contractual terms.
   • Maintain a repository of contract documents, track renewal dates, and proactively engage with vendors for renegotiation if required.
   • Liaison between applications team and VMO.
3. Purchase Order Creation and Renewal:
   • Generate purchase orders as per organizational guidelines and ensure accuracy in details such as pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules.
   • Monitor and renew purchase orders as needed to support ongoing operations and projects.
4. Budget and Forecast Submissions:
   • Assist in the preparation and submission of annual budgets and forecasts related to IT expenditures.
   • Collaborate with finance teams to provide accurate data and insights for budgeting purposes.
5. Accruals and Variance Analysis:
   • Manage accruals for IT expenses, reconciling actual expenditures with budgeted amounts.
   • Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies and provide explanations for budget variances.
6. Vendor Invoice Management:
   • Review vendor invoices for accuracy and timeliness, resolving any discrepancies or issues.
   • Coordinate with vendors and finance teams to address inaccurate or late invoices promptly.
7. Monitoring, Tracking, and Reporting:
   • Develop and maintain tracking mechanisms for contract renewals, purchase orders, budgets, forecasts, accruals, and vendor invoices.
   • Generate regular reports to provide insights into key metrics and performance indicators related to IT business management activities.
8. Meeting Cadence with Global Applications Leadership:
   • Establish a regular meeting cadence with the Global Applications Leadership team to provide updates, gather requirements, review requests, and discuss forecasts prior to submission.

Minimum Requirements

Education:  Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience: 1-3 years of experience in related field.

Skills

• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Office products is essential for resources supporting this function.
• Experience in contract management and procurement is a must-have for resources supporting this function.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across various organizational functions, including Procurement, Vendor Management, and Finance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.