Associate Manager Material Control & Logistics

Toray Plastics (America), Inc.•Front Royal, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Toray seeks team members who are hardworking, and passionate about their work and energetic problem-solvers who have a “can-do” attitude. Team members who think creatively and want to implement new ideas thrive here. We value people who wish to pursue a rewarding career in which they develop new skills and progress through the organization. Many Toray employees have been with the company for more than a decade. Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a films and chemical manufacturer, which is a $450 million subsidiary of the Japan-based Toray Group, which manufactures synthetic fibers, carbon fibers, plastics, and chemicals and employs more than 45,000 people in 26 countries. Annual sales exceed US$21 billion. TPA’s films businesses in Rhode Island and foams division in Virginia are global leaders and provide innovative products that are used worldwide for consumer and industrial applications. TPA is committed to environmental, social, and corporate governance. Learn more by visiting www.toraytpa.com. This hybrid position leads the procurement strategy for raw materials, ensuring supply chain efficiency, cost control, and compliance. Manages the supplier relationship to ensure on-time delivery of quality products and services. Works with production scheduling, management, quality assurance and shipping/receiving to ensure on-time availability of required items. Manages the supplier relationship to ensure on-time delivery of quality products and services. Sales administration responsibilities from managing raw materials to shipment of foam; Sales demand file; Finished Goods demand tracking, analysis and forecast; Finished Goods inventory management and aged report and sales report to Japan. Corresponds and translates reports/documents into English/Japanese.

Requirements

Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
Demonstrated proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in English and Japanese
Excellent statistical and analytical skills
Excellent organizational skills with ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously under deadlines
Must be able to go to production floor, work in hot environment, and stand for up to 2 hours at a time.
Must adapt work schedule with advanced notice for evening business meetings, international visitors, etc.
Must have 4 plus years supervisory/management experience.
BS or equivalent highly preferred
5 years or more of Supply Chain management/logistics experience
Account management experience

Responsibilities

Supply Chain & Logistics Management to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement strategies for cost savings and quality improvement
Supplier Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels and manage stock to prevent shortages or excess, ensuring efficient use of resources.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as finance, production, and sales, to forecast needs and align procurement activities with business objectives.
Performance Analysis: Analyze procurement and logistics performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices. Run daily reports
Cross trains with other Material Control Group team members, including scheduling, accounts receivable, financial analysis, part codes, etc.
Manages Material Control team members.
Translates reports/documents in Japanese/English and ensures timely follow up and submittal of requests.
This position performs various sales administrative duties from raw materials up to the shipment of foam
Prepares FG (finished goods) aged report and sales detail report for Japan
Maintain sales demand file; prepares month-end aged Inventory worksheet
FG inventory management; detailed reports, scheduling meetings, drive appropriate actions to manage
As needed prepare forecasts for both the Production and Sales departments