Rebate Manager

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DRiV is the aftermarket business group of Tenneco - DRiV website

Job Title: Rebate Manager (Finance Department)

Location: Southfield, MI or Skokie, IL

Position Summary

The Rebate Manager will oversee the end-to-end management of customer rebate programs within the DRiV Aftermarket business unit, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment with business objectives. This role is pivotal in driving profitability, maintaining strong customer relationships, and supporting commercial teams with financial insights that enhance decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of rebate programs, including planning, implementation, validation, and reconciliation of rebates with suppliers and customers.
• Manage monthly accruals, reporting, and analysis of rebate activity to ensure timely and accurate financial recognition.
• Review and negotiate rebate agreements, terms, and conditions to maximize business benefit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, pricing, product, and legal, to ensure rebate programs support strategic business objectives.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced rebate tracking and reporting.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of rebate agreements, approvals, and communications for audit readiness.
• Provide insights to management on trends, rebate program performance, and potential risks impacting financial outcomes.
• Support financial planning by providing accurate rebate forecasts and budget inputs.
• Train and mentor team members on rebate processes, policies, and systems as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in rebate management, financial analysis, or pricing programs within a distribution, aftermarket, or manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience with supplier rebates, customer incentive programs, and financial systems.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (SAP experience preferred).

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and influence decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and process improvement.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with a commercial mindset.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.

• High integrity and commitment to ethical business practices.

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