Specialist, Materials Planning/Sched

Yazaki•La Vergne, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions. Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on. POSITION SUMMARY Track, determine disposition of and report component and wire harness obsolescence and premium freight costs, rework costs, and third-party charges assigned to the business unit. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Extraordinary Expense Recovery Tracking * Maintain tracking logs with new, pending and closed claim information * Lead investigation and resolution of claim disposition, including root cause identification and corrective action implementation * Assemble cost packages for claim disposition to affiliates, other BUs, customers and suppliers * Submit approved cost packages to YNA Finance or BU Sales for collections * Lead, or participate in, cross-functional extraordinary expense recovery meetings to discuss and resolve open claims as required Metric Reporting and Process Improvement * Compile and distribute extraordinary expense reports on schedule * Maintain, generate and distribute metrics for reporting of all carline extraordinary expense and recovery issues according to the Metric Tracking System * Participate in projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the extraordinary expense and recovery processes and tools * Maintain an organized filing system for open/pending/closed extraordinary expense claims Unique to Sr. Specialist * Mentor and train specialists as needed * Review existing extraordinary expense processes and tools, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions and “best practices” * Coordinate with other functions such as Program Management, Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing and IT in order to improve processes including recommendations for system/tool updates and changes to business operating procedures

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Management or other related field; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of three years experience in Extraordinary Expense Specialist or related role
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook
Demonstrated organization and time management skills
Ability to schedule and lead meetings
Ability to interact and perform within a team
Proficiency in internal change management, quality reporting, and rework tools
International Supply Chain Knowledge

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook
Proficiency in internal change management, quality reporting, and rework tools

Responsibilities

Maintain tracking logs with new, pending and closed claim information
Lead investigation and resolution of claim disposition, including root cause identification and corrective action implementation
Assemble cost packages for claim disposition to affiliates, other BUs, customers and suppliers
Submit approved cost packages to YNA Finance or BU Sales for collections
Lead, or participate in, cross-functional extraordinary expense recovery meetings to discuss and resolve open claims as required
Compile and distribute extraordinary expense reports on schedule
Maintain, generate and distribute metrics for reporting of all carline extraordinary expense and recovery issues according to the Metric Tracking System
Participate in projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the extraordinary expense and recovery processes and tools
Maintain an organized filing system for open/pending/closed extraordinary expense claims
Mentor and train specialists as needed
Review existing extraordinary expense processes and tools, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions and “best practices”
Coordinate with other functions such as Program Management, Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing and IT in order to improve processes including recommendations for system/tool updates and changes to business operating procedures