Michigan Entry Level - Supply Chain Planner

Basic Functions

• Oversight of production planning and management of inventory control for emission control related products.
• Perform liaison function between the Plant, Ceramics Business Group in HQ, and the Logistic Team to ensure sustainable delivery and proper inventory levels.
• Ensure smooth launch of new products and oversee total production/delivery figures against budget figures.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate distribution and warehousing of NGK products in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by NGK.
• Confer with manufacturing plants in North America as well as the Ceramics Business Group in HQ to coordinate appropriate production planning and inventory strategy to accommodate short-term and mid-term demand from the market.
• Visit manufacturing plants in North America to perform periodic production meetings.
• Confer with the Business Management team and Logistic Team, customers, and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services in the area.
• Confer with manufacturing plants as well as the Business Strategy, Business Management, and Logistic Team to launch new products.
• Review and modify inventory control as well as assess slow-moving/obsolete inventories.
• Control right inventory tracking with NAU’s Electronic Ordering System (EOS).
• Support logistics to coordinate delivery of imported goods from overseas plants to the local warehouse.
• Watch closely the comparison between the updated production/delivery figures versus the budget figures, and work together with Business Strategy to make necessary corrective actions.
• Perform any other special tasks requested by upper management.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 0-2 years of direct experience in supply chain control, capacity planning, forecast analytics, or similar position(s).
• Skills/Aptitude: Excellent project management skills, effective oral and written communication skills, excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, ability to identify and analyze requirements/issues, carry out plans, measure effectiveness of solutions, analyze for possible improvements, implement improved solutions, maintain accuracy and attention to detail, manage time and organize effectively, ability to work as an intermediary between multiple departments, Japanese language capability a plus (not mandatory).
• Work Environment: Office environment. Hybrid work schedule. Full-time office attendance may be required during training period. Overtime may be required to meet program/project deadlines. Physically capable of participating in presentations and meetings. Domestic and international travel is required.