SUMMARY

Yokohama TWS is currently seeking an experienced Agriculture Tire Product Specialist for our Midwest region of the United States. The position is remote and will cover a vast range across the Midwest, so must be willing to travel. 

The Ag Tire Product Specialist is a field-based technical sales and support professional responsible for promoting and supporting Mitas and Trelleborg agricultural tire products. This role works closely with Y-TWS Area Sales Managers to grow the ag tire business across assigned territories by educating dealers, distributors, and end-users, ensuring proper product selection and usage, and driving sales through expert guidance and relationship management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Sales & Relationship Management

• Collaborate with Area Sales Managers to support agricultural tire sales and dealer relationships.
• Identify new sales opportunities and assist in executing marketing programs with dealers, equipment dealers, and end-users.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, fleet managers, and other key end-users.
• Provide technical sales support, including product demonstrations and value-based selling.
• Represent the company at trade shows, field days, and industry events.
• Conduct market studies to support market share growth in the agricultural segment.

Product Expertise & Technical Support

• Recommend optimal tire solutions based on customer needs, application, and budget.
• Support new product introductions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate and manage in-field product demonstrations.
• Provide field support, including tire inspections and machine setup evaluations.
• Assist with diagnostics, warranty concerns, and product issue resolution.

Product Development & Strategy

• Monitor market trends and gather intelligence to inform product strategy.
• Communicate customer feedback and product performance insights to internal teams.
• Support product launches through testing, training, and rollout activities.

Training & Communication

• Train dealership personnel and end-users on product features and proper usage.
• Develop technical training materials and promotional content.
• Maintain detailed activity and call reports to capture customer interactions and market insights
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with farmers and dealers.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Hands-on mentality with comfort working around large agricultural equipment.
• Solid technical knowledge of agricultural machinery and tire performance.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with presentation skills for small and large groups.
• Experience attending trade shows and conducting in-field demonstrations.
• Familiarity with tire warranty and adjustment processes.
• Ability to communicate professionally and proficiently through phone and email. 
• Must be skilled in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school or 5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of agricultural, construction, and industrial tires required.

SUPERVISORY SKILLS

• There are no direct supervisory responsibilities associated with this role, however, this position will be heavily associated with training and development of employees.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in English in writing or verbally to co-workers, supervisors, customers, and suppliers in person, email, or via telephone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to travel frequently to customer sites, trade shows, and field events, including driving long distances and occasional overnight stays.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds during field visits and product demonstrations.
• May involve climbing onto machinery or into vehicles to inspect tire installations or conduct evaluations.
• Must be able to operate a computer and mobile devices for extended periods to manage reporting and communication tasks.
• Visual acuity required for reading technical materials, inspecting products, and performing demonstrations.

Pro doplnění našeho týmu hledáme kolegyni/kolegu na pozici:

Vedoucí údržby

Co vás na pozici čeká:

• vedení týmu oddělení údržby
• operativní řešení poruch, analýza příčin a návrhy nápravných opatření
• organizace operativních i plánovaných servisních zásahů a revizí strojů a výrobního zařízení
• zajištění dostupnosti náhradních dílů pro strojní zařízení a vedení skladu náhradních dílů
• spolupráce s výrobními a technickými útvary při realizaci investičních projektů a modernizaci provozu
• zajištění revizí dle platné legislativy
• spolupráce s externími firmami zajišťujícími údržbu
• účast na výběrových řízeních dodavatelů
• aktivní podíl na zlepšování procesů a implementaci metod 5S a TPM
• účast na instalacích nových zařízení a technologických změnách
• zpracování reportů a interních předpisů v oblasti údržby

Jaké znalosti a dovednosti byste měli mít:

• minimálně úplné SŠ vzdělání technického směru
• nejméně 5 let praxe na podobné managerské pozici ve výrobní společnosti
• zkušenost s vedením týmů
• uživatelskou znalost MS Office (především excel)
• znalost metod 5S a TPM
• přirozenou autoritu se schopností naslouchat
• komunikační a organizační schopnosti, odolnost vůči stresu
• zkušenost z oblasti gumárenství výhodou
• znalost AJ výhodou
• ŘP sk. B

Co vám můžeme nabídnout:

• 5 týdnů dovolené
• roční bonusy
• pružnou pracovní dobu
• příspěvek na stravování, poukázky pro volný čas, příspěvek na penzijní připojištění a další benefity dle kolektivní smlouvy
• jazykové a jiné vzdělávací kurzy
• perspektivní zaměstnání v mezinárodní společnosti s tradicí v regionu
• pracoviště u Štěrkáče v Otrokovicích

Area Sales Manager (w/m/d) – Südhessen & Rheinland-Pfalz

Deine Aufgaben:

• Replacement-Geschäft im Agri-Bereich stärken:
  Du fokussierst dich gezielt auf den Ersatzreifenmarkt im landwirtschaftlichen Segment und treibst den Ausbau in diesem Bereich voran.

• Vertriebsstrategien entwickeln & umsetzen:
  Du planst individuelle Strategien für unsere Marken und setzt sie gemeinsam mit unseren Partnern erfolgreich um.

• Bestehende Partnerschaften pflegen:
  Du betreust unsere Händlerbeziehungen und nutzt das vorhandene Potenzial optimal.

• Neue Kooperationen aufbauen – vor Ort und digital:
  Du prüfst neue Marktchancen und bringst aktiv Vorschläge für sinnvolle Partnerschaften ein.

• Verkaufsaktionen begleiten & Kundennähe zeigen:
  Du unterstützt unsere Partner bei Aktionen und bist regelmäßig im Austausch mit Händlerteams und Endkund*innen.

• Marktentwicklungen beobachten:
  Du hast ein Gespür für Trends, erkennst Chancen und gibst wichtige Impulse ins Team.

• Teamarbeit auf Augenhöhe:
  Du arbeitest eng mit Vertrieb, Marketing und Regionalleitung zusammen – im ständigen Austausch für gemeinsame Erfolge.

• CRM & Reporting im Griff:
  Du dokumentierst deine Aktivitäten im CRM-System und berichtest regelmäßig an deine Ansprechpartner*innen.
  
  

Was Du mitbringst:

• Erfahrung im Vertrieb:
  Du kennst den Außendienst – idealerweise im Handel oder im Bereich technischer Produkte.

• Selbstorganisation & Eigenmotivation:
  Du arbeitest gerne eigenständig und bringst deine Themen aktiv voran.

• Teamgeist und Hands-on-Mentalität:
  Du teilst Erfolge gern im Team und ziehst mit deinen Kolleg*innen an einem Strang.

• Starke Kommunikation & sicheres Auftreten:
  Du gehst offen auf Menschen zu und überzeugst durch deine positive Art.

• Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse:
  Du fühlst dich auch im internationalen Austausch sprachlich sicher.

• Reisebereitschaft innerhalb deiner Region:
  Du bist gerne unterwegs und besuchst regelmäßig unsere Partner vor Ort.

Was du von uns erwarten kannst:

• Tolles Team mit einer Wohlfühl-Atmosphäre: 
  Bei uns erwartet dich ein motiviertes Team, in dem du dich wohlfühlen und dein Potenzial entfalten kannst.

• Arbeitsumfeld mit internationalem Bezug: 
  Du arbeitest in einem international ausgerichteten Umfeld, was dir vielfältige Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten eröffnet.

• Leistungsgerechte Vergütung: 
  Wir honorieren deine Leistungen angemessen.

• Individuelle Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten: 
  Wir unterstützen deine berufliche Weiterentwicklung durch gezielte Weiterbildungsmaßnahmen.

• Umfassende Einarbeitung in eine abwechslungsreiche Aufgabe und die Mitarbeit in einem motivierten Team: 
  Wir legen großen Wert auf eine gründliche Einarbeitung, damit du optimal in deine neue Aufgabe starten kannst.

• Bike-Leasing: 
  Deine Gesundheit und Fitness liegen uns am Herzen und deshalb unterstützen wir dich mit einem Bike-Leasing.

• Firmenwagen auch zur privaten Nutzung: 
  Ein Firmenwagen steht dir zur Verfügung, den du auch privat nutzen kannst – so bist du jederzeit mobil.

• Vermögenswirksame Leistungen: 
  Wir unterstützen dich auch bei deinem Vermögensaufbau mit attraktiven VWL-Leistungen.

SUMMARY

Yokohama TWS is currently seeking an experienced Sales Representative for Mexico in the Bajio region who has previous tire industry sales experience. The territory represented will be Queretaro, Guanajuato, San Luis and Aguascalientes. 

The Sales Representative is responsible to manage the sales efforts for industrial and construction products for the replacement market within a specified territory. The primary responsibility is to drive and elevate the company's products’ position and penetration into the markets. This person will be internally and externally focused on functional operations in support of customer sales and market requirements. Other duties will include driving strategic initiatives to accelerate sales growth in the marketplace.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for new business development via prospecting, qualifying, selling and closing
• Prepare proposals and presentations in a professional manner
• Manage the customer relationship through all phases of the sales cycle
• Provide a consultative solutions sales process to prospects and customers
• Conduct one-on-one and group sales presentations
• Provide account management to customers
• Responsible for tracking customer information, forecasts, reports
• Facilitate feedback to appropriate areas of company regarding customer and operational needs, business opportunities, and sales efforts
• Work closely with sales management to ensure business is transacted accurately and within pricing guidelines to the highest ethical and legal standards
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, making recommendations to management
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Participates in marketing events such as trade shows, seminars, etc.
• Ability to meet fixed deadlines under pressure, while working within budgets and specific targets
• Willing to travel on a continuing basis
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships at multiple levels to work cross organizationally toward solutions
• Strong presentation skills
• Influencing and change management skills
• Excellent computer application skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to self-motivate and multi-task and work independently or within a team
• Services existing accounts by planning and organizing the work schedule in a methodical, cost effective manner

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, sales or related field
• Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience selling premium brands in the tire industry.

SUPERVISORY SKILLS

• This position has no direct reports. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in English and Spanish in writing or verbally to co-workers, supervisors, customers, and suppliers in person, email, or via telephone.

The Product & Mold Development Engineer – Rubber Tracks is a key member of the R&D team, responsible for the end-to-end development of rubber track products and their associated molds and equipment. The role operates under the direct supervision of the Program & Service Management Director and is driven by customer requirements and systematic competitor benchmarking. The goal is to deliver innovative, high-quality, and competitive rubber track solutions that meet technical, regulatory, and market standards.

Experience:
· 2–4 years in similar roles or in Engineering companies is an asset
· Knowledge of tire manufacturing processes and materials technology (is an asset).
· Experience in international environments (is an asset).

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks and/or Creo); management of 3D models and technical drawings.
· Microsoft Office suite.
· Familiarity with FEA analysis and simulation/calculation tools (is an asset).
· Knowledge of mold manufacturing processes, metal treatments, welding, is an asset.
· Preparation of BOM and manufacturing specifications is an asset.

Soft Skills:

· Autonomy, proactivity, sense of responsibility and urgency; independent thinking focused on continuous improvement.
· Open mindset towards innovation and new ways of working.
· Ability to work in multicultural teams and communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders.
· Independent thinker but able to work within wider management Team
· Able to be open and honest, to listen carefully, discuss freely and behave fairly

Languages:

Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Other Requirements:
· Willingness to travel occasionally.

The resource will be joining our HQ Supply Chain team, reporting to Demand & Inventory Planning Manager.

In particular, the person will ensure the availability of all the finished goods and make sure they are ready to be distributed timely to customers according to the sales demand; he/she minimizes the inventory level ensuring a high service level; he/she oversee stock management activities, analyze demand forecasts, and translate them into accurate supply plans.

He/she collaborates closely with procurement, production, logistics, and sales teams to ensure alignment across the end-to-end supply chain.

By proactively identifying risks such as shortages or excess inventory, he/she contributes to the stability and efficiency of operations while supporting cost optimization.

Job and personal requirements

• Master’s degree in management engineering (mechanical or similar)
• Fluent in English language
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
• Ability to see the big picture, provide solution, problem solving.
• Target oriented, planning skills and ability to follow up – deliver results, meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage complexity and work under pressure.
• Leadership, proactive and collaborative approach
• 1-2 years of experience in planning
• Strong Proficiency in Excel
• Curiosity & passion for Supply Chain environments

Tasks and responsibilities

• Managing and monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess.
• Translating demand forecasts into supply requirements and developing replenishment strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, logistics, and sales teams to align supply and demand.
• Anticipate risks such as shortages or delays and propose proactive solutions.
• Analyze performance data, track KPIs, and share insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and innovation across the supply chain.
• Liaising with marketing and sales department in new projects related to new products and business development.
• Liaising with the IT department developing new tools

Summary of the role:

Finance Specialist understands and, if requested, can manage some of the main processes and mechanisms of the
Finance and Accounting departments. The Finance Specialist is also aware of several other aspects of the company in
order to connect and correctly understand business needs. He/She is in contact with all the other
departments and participates in multi-department tasks or projects. He/She designs and performs
independently new reports and analysis to assist senior management by highlighting areas where focus or actions
are needed.

Job Job and personal requirements:

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or similar
• Fluent in English fluent in English
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and advanced MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of other software such as MS Access, Tableau or similar is welcome
• Good Knowledge of ERP software and logics
• Ability to manage complexity & team, capacity to work under pressure
• 3-5 years of experience in similar positions

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Analyze data (not only financial) to spot trend and area of focus
  • Create forecast models based on current and past results
  • Develop advanced reporting based on several data sources
  • Manage process and projects when requested
  • Propose possible process improvements or correction plans

The Network Advisor is responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and support of the organization’s network infrastructure. This includes ensuring high availability, performance, and security of LAN/WAN, VPN, and cloud-connected environments across global sites.

The candidate will manage an Hybrid SD-WAN + MPLS infrastructure, segmented by region and supported by Zscaler for secure internet access.

Job Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN, MPLS and SDwan technologies.
• Experience with enterprise-grade firewalls, switches, and cloud networking (e.g., Cisco, ZScaler,Extreme Network, Palo alto).
• Ability to work cross-functionally with IT and external vendors.
• Proficiency in network monitoring tools and ticketing systems (e.g., Netdisco, OTRS, Jira, PRTG).
• Fluent in English language.
• Communication skills
• Ability to manage complexity and work under pressure.
• From 4 to 8 years of proven experience in system administration within a multinational corporation or structured company
• Ideally, hold a third level qualification degree (or equivalent), preferably in Information Science, Computer technology or Engineering type subject.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Network Operations: Manage and troubleshoot network services including routing, switching, firewalls, access point and VPNs.
• NetworkProjects: Lead or support initiatives such as ZScaler implementation, Site relocation, Hardware Refresh, company integration.
• Collaboration & Delegation: Coordinate with global teams and consultants (e.g., ZScaler, SoftwareOne) to implement secure and scalable solutions.
• Monitoring & Management: Utilize tools like Netdisco for network asset discovery, configuration tracking, and PRTG for performance monitoring
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records of network configurations, access rights, and change logs in line with IT governance standards.

Job description:

Within the R&D Raw Materials – Compounding Department as compound development Engineer  He/she will Develop new materials to meet specified performance and safety requirements

Conduct experiments and tests to evaluate the properties and performance of new materials

Collaborate with product design teams to integrate new materials into product development

Analyze data and generate reports documenting findings and recommendations

Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations

Optimize material compositions for cost-efficiency and sustainability

Troubleshoot material-related issues during the manufacturing process

Stay updated on advancements in material science and technology

Coordinate with suppliers to source raw materials

Develop and maintain technical documentation and material specifications

Responsibilities:

Compound development : New process, new materials and new tire construction feasibility study in manufacturing plants (AGRI)

Definition of process requirements or process upgrades in mixing and material preparation

Cooperation with engineering function in definition of machinery specification and machine and process qualification

Cooperate in new Compounds formulae definition for optimization of performance and processability / productivity balance

Release of new processes and new materials technologies in mass production

Quality optimization (variability reduction) and troubleshooting in mixing area

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:

Master degree in Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering, Chemistry

Experience:
Previous experience in rubber field is nice to have ( TBC )

Technical Skills:
Relevant knowledge of macromolecular chemistry
Relevant knowledge of rheology
Relevant knowledge of rubber materials
Basic knowledge of rubber processing
Basic knowledge of tire performance
Very good MS Office package knowledge

Key Requirements:

•  Fluent in English language 
•  Strong Communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

The purpose of this position is to manage huge and complex IT projects. He/she knows the IT methodology and templates and is responsible for both technical and economic result of the projects. He/she has a good knowledge of the business processes related Supply Chain Extended (Logistic, Distribution, Procurement, Sales, Manufacturing and Sustainability), and liaise both with IT department and business in order to track and follow the projects. The candidate is the charge of all IT systems dedicated to a business area/function.

IT Manager may also work on analysis and implementation of ERP modules and applications related the business area/function, managing and coordinating the functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• To collect and analyse the business requirements at the high level in order to define the project scope and the business case of the projects
• To evaluate with the business project manager the alignment of the business processes with the IT solution
• To guarantee the coherency of the IT project/solution in the whole IT architecture, both on Application and Technical sides
• Collect and analyse the business requirements, to have a good understanding of business process and transfer the same knowledge to the development and functional teams
• Provide suggestions to the development team during the development stage of the solution to meet customer’s business needs
• To deploy all documents of projects State of Work and to update the project Steering Committee about the project track
• Acting as an interface between business units, technology teams and support teams
• To communicate and to manage IT teams both for technical and behaviour aspects to guarantee the establishment and maintenance of a good mood in the team
• Interview, analyse documents, draw out requirements like workshops, surveys, visiting sites, developing business processes using task flow analysis and work-flow analysis
• Understanding business process management and business requirements of the customers and translating them to specific software requirements
• Collect, evaluate, and compress data and information from multiple sources, resolve conflicts and differentiate between actual and required user needs
• Deliver results after thorough research of functional needs by collaborating and communication between various users
• Acquire deep knowledge of working systems and bringing efficient and effective changes for better performance
• Make sure that the recommended solution is adopted and respected
• Understand the technical designs as well as the specification
• Effectively communicate with internal teams and external clients to deliver functional requirements like GUI, screen, and interface designs
• Manage any change requests related to the working project plans daily to meet the agreed deadlines
• IT Application Advisor, Specialist and Analyst management
• Define the roadmap project with business, guaranteeing the respect of the delivery in term of timing and budget

Key Deliverables

• Projects / IT Systems delivery and documentation
• Projects budget and projects portfolio management
• Executive summary of IT projects in his/her responsibility
• Audit IT Systems Documentation

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in economics or engineering
• A strong experience in IT applications dedicated to specific business functions: Supply Chain Extended (Logistic, Distribution, Procurement, Sales, Manufacturing and Sustainability)
• At least 8-10 years of experience in similar role within a complex multinational environment
• Strong knowledge of all Business processes
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently
• Pronounced proactive approach
• Communication and presentation skills
• Team leadership capabilities
• Planning skills and ability to follow up – deliver results
• Ability to manage complexity and work under pressure
• Advanced use of MS Office tools
• Fluent in English language
• Problem solving
• Budget Management
• Project Management
• Business Applications and Architecture knowledge
• Understanding SQL language