SCM Senior Planner English/Japanese speaking required!

Panasonic • Sparks, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of our business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use our products everyday. We share their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances. At Panasonic, our success depends on every single employee’s contributions – because the more we grow as individuals, the more we grow as a company. Currently we have an opening for a Supply Chain Management (SCM) Sr. Planner position. At Panasonic, we constantly strive to improve and grow both personally and professionally. We put our customer first and demand only the best. We are looking for those who share our passion.

Requirements

• Prefer 5-10 years Global procurement experience in the Trading Company; BA\BS in International Business
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English and Japanese (speaking, reading & writing). required
• Must be proficient in MS Office, particularly with Word & Excel
• Experience with ERP systems preferred
• Procurement/Planning experience
• Passion to create new solution of global procurement and supply chain
• Must set challenging goals, proactively acts as “Customer First” and strong desire for self-improvement
• Overnight travel as business needs require
• Ability to work extended shifts, evenings and weekends as business needs require
• Team work spirit
• Try to perform and improve Creativity
• All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve, develop and expand the global procurement scheme through purchase and supply of raw materials, components and devices.
• Communicate with business associates (customers, suppliers, logistics service providers) smoothly with problem solving mind.
• Analyze customer needs and provide value added service to consolidate procurement functions of Panasonic factories to maximize productivity.
• Control inventory and delivery, checking inventory and balance purchase order status, negotiating with supplier and customers and cooperating with business associates (warehouse, logistics companies).
• Summarize monthly P & L and balance sheet figures for accounts.
• Maintain the system master data (customer, vendor & product).
• Ensure timely delivery of account receivables from customers.
• Ensure timely collection of invoices from customers.
• Ensure timely payment of invoices to suppliers, freight & warehouse companies.

Benefits

• Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.
• High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior