Specialist, Materials Planning​/Sched

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions. Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location:

La Vergne, TN  POSITION SUMMARY Manage pipeline inventory to support customer requirements through analysis, planning, ordering, continual monitoring and occasional intervention while minimizing any extraordinary expenses associated with these steps.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESManage Inventory Pipeline
Issue timely orders to manufacturing in the approved format with approved ordering parameters

Order and maintain inventory at target to reduce inventory cost Strive for 100% delivery to the customer: with input from multiple internal departments, manufacturing and the customer, ensure customer coverage with the lowest cost option initiating management-approved premium freight if essential

Coordinate incoming timing with internal departments

Analyze and report delivery performance

Manage Premium Freight Order
Utilize appropriate processes and systems to log and order premium freight

Coordinate transportation requirements between multiple Yazaki groups and the customer

Determine cost responsibility based on agreements or negotiations with manufacturing or the customer

Manage Obsolescence / Balance Out
Order for zero obsolescence

Keep manufacturing on-point for minimal obsolescence as customer demand changes

Determine cost responsibility based on agreements or negotiations with manufacturing or the customer

Process customer claims and scrap quickly to minimize obsolescence and carrying costs

Act as the liaison for both the customer and manufacturing
Ensure timely responses to their communication

Assist customer with delivery issues

Support engineering changes with manufacturing and the customer

Inform customer of any impact to delivery or their build in a timely manner including support plans, commitment timing, recovery timing and root cause as required

Manage part registration in applicable system ensuring the system is ready to receive EDI and transmit orders to manufacturing

Manage late requests from the customer

Represent Production Control at customer and manufacturing meetings

Utilize customer systems as necessary

Complete required reports and metrics

Understand when escalation is required and appropriately initiate itMay monitor manufacturing’s output to plan for each Trial Event, updating the carline team on order status

May support specific prototype / preproduction meetings (e.g. component procurement / shortage and Supplier Readiness)
May coordinate shipment timing and special requirements with Distribution May coordinate component consignments with manufacturing and the supplier

May process customer orders in applicable system as necessary

Support long-range and short-term group forecasts, goals, objectives, and priorities

Support other projects, tasks, and/or duties as assignedREQUIREMENTSDegree Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management, or related field or equivalent experience preferred

Certification Requirements:

Unique to Sr. Material Planner: APICS classes or certification…