GPP Planner I – Bi Lingual

Job Type: Location Type: Remote: open to residents of any country

 

Description

The Sumitomo Global Production Planner, located at Kentucky Customer Service Center in Lexington, KY, will work primarily on customer prototype development events. Responsible for prototype sample procurements, meeting event schedules, communicating with our plants both overseas and Mexico. This position will work closely with other SEWS departments. They will identify supply issues/delays that will impact the customer and openly communicate those challenges to other departments such as Delivery, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Material Control, LPD, etc.

Some night meetings will occur on a project basis with overseas design, project management groups (Japanese language will be required during those meetings).

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Main Duties are to work in PC Developing team for new model events. This includes not only prototype sample order to our factory, but also delivery schedule adjustment, shipping arrangements and design/specification confirmation, etc.
• This position also responsible to maintain and update/enter customer forecast data into our systems. Some night meetings will occur as needed basis with overseas factories to communicate various issues arise.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Project Management, Delivery, QA, Warehouse Operations) to communicate new/past model parts, design level changes, update the internal tracking documentation.
• Update BCP production plan weekly to support our Bridge Production. Upload ASN whenever GPP ship prototype samples.
• Work with other Planners and Managers to help create/facilitate any group kaizen items that will benefit the team and SEWS.
• Some night meetings are required. This is as needed and is to communicate issues as they arise with overseas factories.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree along with 1-3 years experience in procurement, or related experience preferred
• Experience working in a Japanese company (in Japan or the US) preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite (to include Excel, Access) skills required
• Math application skills required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Speaking other language such as Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese are great asset. (oral/written)

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems

About the Sumitomo Electric Group

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric