Supply Chain Planner - Entry Level

NGK Detroit•Novi, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

NGK Automotive Ceramics USA, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Supply Chain Planner to oversee production planning and inventory control for emission control related products. This role acts as a liaison between the Plant, the Ceramics Business Group in HQ, and the Logistic Team to ensure sustainable delivery and proper inventory levels. The Supply Chain Planner will also be responsible for the smooth launch of new products and for overseeing total production/delivery figures against budget figures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
0-2 years of direct experience in supply chain control, capacity planning, forecast analytics, or similar position(s).
Excellent project management skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office.
Identify and analyze the requirement / issues. Carry out the plans. Measure the effectiveness of the solution and analyze for possible improvements. Implement the improved solution.
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Good time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work as an intermediary between several departments.

Nice To Haves

Japanese Language capability a plus (not mandatory).

Responsibilities

Coordinate distribution and warehousing of NGK products in accordance with policies, principles and procedures established by NGK.
Confer with manufacturing plants in North America as well as Ceramic Business Group in HQ to coordinate appropriate production planning and inventory strategy to accommodate short term and midterm demand from the market.
Visit manufacturing plants in North America to perform periodical production meeting.
Confers with the Business Management team and Logistic Team, customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services in the area.
Confers with manufacturing plants as well as Business Strategy, Business Management, and Logistic Team to launch new products.
Review and modify inventory control as well as assessment of slow moving/obsolete inventories.
Control right inventory tracking with NAU’s Electronic Ordering System (EOS).
Support logistic to coordinate delivery of imported goods from overseas plants to the local warehouse.
Watch closely the comparison between the up to date production/delivery figures versus the budget figures, and work together with Business Strategy to make necessary corrective actions.
Any other special tasks requested by the upper management.