Supply Chain Planner

JTEKT North America•Greenville, SC

15h•Remote

About The Position

At JTEKT North America, we are driving the future of mobility and advanced manufacturing. As a global leader in steering systems, driveline components, and precision bearings, we combine innovative technology with a culture rooted in continuous improvement and teamwork. Our employees have the opportunity to work on products that move the world while building meaningful careers supported by strong benefits, professional development, and a commitment to safety, quality, and respect for people. If you are looking for a place where your ideas matter and your work has real impact, we invite you to explore a career with JTEKT. Note: Position is remote but must live in a commutable distance to come to the office at your own expense for monthly meetings. Summary/Purpose The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for managing specific customers inventory and demand requirements.

Requirements

Previous purchasing or inventory management experience
Ability to excel in a team environment and individually
Good oral and written communication skills
Good business planning and organizational skills
Detail and results oriented
Good mathematical skills
Good analytical skills
PC and MS Office knowledge
Experience with ERP systems and specifically Oracle preferred
Minimum high school graduate
Minimum 3 years' experience required

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred
APICS Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Project monthly sales for assigned customers.
Review daily, weekly and monthly reports related to material requirements planning.
Analyze, review and determine material requirements and change orders required.
Create and maintain detailed customer information for planning and forecasting processes.
Manage customer and/or material changeovers. Complete POCP (Phase out documentation/process).
Create and analyze customer forecast and shipment information as needed.
Maintain inventory and slow-moving stock to budgeted levels.
Analyze customer forecasts and maintain forecast accuracy to assigned targets.
Collaborate with demand planning team to ensure accuracy of bi-annual business plan load into Demantra.
Complete bi-annual purchase forecasts for all finished goods Suppliers.
Ensure that critical items are escalated in a timely manner and 100% of ESA’s (Express Shipment Authorization form) are issued according to JNA policies. Expedite shipments when necessary.