Global Production Planner

Global Production Planner I & II

Greater Columbus, OH area

A Global Automotive Supplier is looking for a Global Production Planner I & II to join their team.

BASIC PURPOSE:

Planning of finished goods for new model and mass production based on company inventory targets customer production/demand, quantity and design level.  Observing on-hand, in-transit, and in-production inventory as imported from overseas plants, managing all data associated with inventory planning and delivery to customer service centers and end-customer. Negotiate with plants

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors customer demand for assigned finished goods to assure data quality and monitor change points. Assists internal departments to resolve demand related concerns.
• Manages daily activities for assigned overseas wire harness production; works with overseas contacts to negotiate to quickly report and resolve concerns as they arise.
• Cognizant of assigned finished good part numbers, plant locations, production methodologies, related systems, procurement methods, lead-times, and internal warehouse handling procedures to maintain supply chain stability.
• Utilize production planning system to manage assigned demand, maintain a stable production plan, maintain inventory levels in accordance with company policy, and monitor supply chain.
• Cognizant of on-hand and in-transit finished goods inventory in relation to target. Provides instruction regarding part flow and material movement requests to responsible parties as required.
• Check customer delivery schedule against inventory plan to isolate inventory shortages. Works with plants, SEWS logistics team, freight forwarders, and warehouse to countermeasure.
• Works with SEWS logistics and freight forwarder ton manage in-bound ocean container and air for timely delivery to the finished goods warehouses.
• Formulates report and carries out contingency planning based on risk assessment to protect SEWS inventory and customer from risk of line down.
• Active member in prototype/new model start-up activity team on behalf of GPP Production planning business unit. Participate in all meetings and act accordingly to meet team objectives.
• Provides instruction to as well as negotiates with related business unit departments regarding finished goods and materials management, delivery timing, new model project schedule timing, design change implementation timing, rework activities, obsolescence and service parts processing.
• Supports management with monthly KPI reporting and provides support data for root cause analysis and countermeasure.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience: 1-5 years of work experience in a related filed. Experience working in a Japanese company (Japan or US) preferred. Sequential manufacturing scheduling skills and international import experience preferred.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Math application skills. Japanese communication skills preferred but no required. Ability to perform in a high paced environment.  Must be able to participate in AM & PM meetings held with overseas plants and related companies.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

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