Material Planning Specialist L1

Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust.

About the role

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Material Planning Specialist L1 in our plant in Tangier.

Requirements

• Master's degree in logistics, supply chain, technical fields or equivalent
• 1 or 2 years of experience in a similar area
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement process
  • Daily execution of the procurement process related to serial materials supply under your portfolio
  • Follow up and take action to ensure coverage of Raw Materials as per Plant´s Production Plan
  • Attend production plan by bringing Raw Materials on time according to current stock policy
  • Raise and manage alerts when needed
  • Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production line
  • Raise information to management in order to avoid line stoppages/impact at Customers
• Release Forecasts and Firm Orders to Suppliers
  • Sending weekly Orders and forecast to Suppliers in order to share further demands with them
  • Keep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, specifications etc.
  • Make traceability for the weekly demands/coverage
  • Assure correct parameters in ERP system
• Control inventory levels and ensure availability of material during emergencies
  • Track through the proper tools (Coverage table, exception message & etc) correct level of stock face to requirements
  • Make happen proper escalation due to critical/emergency components
• Manage Logistics Claims with Supplier
  • Follow up GQRS treatment in order to recover potential losses due to Supplier´s responsibility
• Manage relation between Supplier and internal stakeholders
  • Act as the interface between Suppliers and internal stakeholders (Operations, Quality, Financial etc.)
• Support in new/end of projects phases
  • Execute or support in the procurement activities regarding start/end of projects