SCM Planner Job Torrance area,California USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Overview

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place-one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!

Responsibilities SCM Planner What You'll Get To Do:

To build and manage global procurement model for Panasonic factories with value added support & account management from receiving new orders, working with vendors & all parties involved to ensure procurement SCM & customer satisfaction.

Procurement operation management

Analyze customer needs and provide value added service to consolidate procurement functions of Panasonic factories
to maximize efficiency
Control inventory and delivery, checking inventory and balance purchase order status, negotiating with suppliers and
customers and cooperating with business associates (warehouse, logistics companies)
Control logistics cost and business process cost referring to business rule.
Summarize monthly P & L and balance sheet figures for each in-charge account

Solution Development

Identify opportunities to improve, develop and expand the global procurement scheme through purchase and
supply of raw materials (resin), metal process.
Communicate with business associates (customers, suppliers, logistics service providers) smoothly with problem
solving mind. Especially needs to discuss and negotiate with Business Division in Japan and Japanese suppliers.

Administrative

Maintain the computer system master data (customer, vendor & product) including price, minimum order quantity,
delivery lead time, etc.
Ensure timely collection of account receivables from customers
Ensure timely payment of invoices to suppliers, freight & warehouse companies

Qualifications What You'll Bring:

Education & Experience:

Degree required/preferred

Prefer 3-5 years Global procurement experience
BA BS in International Business preferred
Must be proficient with MS Office suite, particularly with Excel
Experience work in Battery Material, Resin Process, Metal Process industry preferred

Competencies:

Key desired behaviors, e.g., problem solving, innovation, collaboration, etc.

Passion to create new solutions of global procurement and supply chain
Set challenging goals
Desire for self-improvement
Proactively act as “Customer First”

Communications:
Key communications contacts (internal/external) and level of persuasion required

Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English (Listening, speaking, writing & reading).
Communication skill in Japanese Language (Business Level) required.

Other Requirements:

E.g., working conditions, physical requirements, travel, etc.

Overnight travel as business needs require
Ability to work extended shifts, evenings and weekends as business needs require
Teamwork spirit
Try to perform and improve Creativity

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

Health Benefits
- Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits
- Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits
- Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance
- Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs
-Lif…