Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. Careers Global Production Planner
- Bilingual (Japanese) Production Planning Marysville, Ohio Description
GPP Planner I The GPP Planner I will be responsible for planning of
finished goods wire-harness for prototype, new model, and mass
production based on company inventory targets, customer demand, quantity
and design level, observing FIFO of on-hand, in-transit, and
in-production inventory as imported from overseas plants, managing all
data associated with planning of product delivery to customer service
centers and end customer. Negotiates with plants on behalf of SEWS.
Instructs internal departments regarding supply chain control and
inventory management Job Duties and Responsibilities 1. Monitors
customer demand for assigned finished goods to assure data quality and
monitor change points, assists internal departments to resolve demand
related concerns. 2. Manages daily activities for assigned overseas wire
harnesses production; works with overseas contacts to negotiate on
behalf of SEWS to rapidly report and resolve concerns as they arise. 3.
Cognizant of assigned finished goods parts, plant locations, production
methodologies, related systems, procurement methods, lead-times, and
internal warehouse handling procedures to maintain supply chain
stability. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Checks customer delivery
schedule against inventory plan to isolate inventory shortages, works
with plants, SEWS logistics team, freight forwarders and warehouses to
countermeasure. 7. Works with SEWS logistics and freight forwarder to
manage in-bound ocean container and air for timely delivery to the
finished goods warehouse. 8. Formulate, report, and carry-out
contingency planning based on risk assessment to protect SEWS inventory
and customer. 9. Active member of prototype / new model start-up
activity team on behalf of production planning business unit.
Participate in all meetings and act accordingly to meet team objectives.
- Updates, controls, and internally / externally disseminates finished
good design level change information. 11. Follows business unit
policies, procedures, work instructions. Assists with documentation and
work instruction creation. 12. Assists with monthly business unit
reporting. 13. Supports T & S PC management and staff as directed by
SEWS PP management. 14. 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, and emergency and cost saving
countermeasures. Qualifications * Bachelors degree required * 0-3 years
professional experience in a related field preferred * Experience
working in a Japanese company (in Japan or the US) preferred * English
fluency required * Business Japanese reading, typing and speaking
proficiency required * Microsoft Office Suite (to include Excel, Access)
skills required * Math application skills required * Excellent oral and
written communication skills required * Must be able to perform in a
stressful environment * Sequential manufacturing scheduling skills
preferred * International import experience preferred * Frequent AM and
PM meetings held with overseas plants and related companies * Flex time
/ Flexible schedule promoted by departmental manager About Sumitomo
Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
(SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand
with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of
facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative
solutions to automakers for over 25 years, and is a leading supplier of
electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is
committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network
of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each
of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomos continued
growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and
comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision,
Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and
vacation. To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com. Follow Us
on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems About
the Sumitomo Electric Group Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric
Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed
many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities
based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires
and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue
to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of
society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information &
Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial
Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company. To learn more about
Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com. Follow Us
on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric
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When ing. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V