SCM Senior Planner- English/ Japanese (speaking, reading & writing). 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. As a SCM, Sr. Planner you will be responsible for: Solution Development 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. Procurement Operation Management 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

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).
Must be proficient in MS Office, particularly with Word & Excel
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
Ability to work extended shifts, evenings and weekends as business needs require
Team work spirit
Try to perform and improve Creativity

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems preferred

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

Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans
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.
Relocation Support may be available.