GPP Planner II

Job Type: Location Type: Hybrid

 

Description

SEWS-Ohio Customer Service Center. Although located at SEWS – Marysville Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least three days in the office each week but also have the flexibility to work off-site.

BASIC PURPOSE:

• Planning of finished good wire harnesses for new model and mass production based on company inventory targets customer production/demand, quantity and design level. Observing on-hand, in-transit, and in-production inventory as imported from overseas plants, managing all data associated with inventory planning and delivery to customer service centers and end-customer. Negotiate with plants on behalf of SEWS.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors customer demand for assigned finished goods to assure data quality and monitor change points. Assists internal departments to resolve demand related concerns.
• Manages daily activities for assigned overseas wire harness production; works with overseas contacts to negotiate on behalf of SEWS to quickly report and resolve concerns as they arise.
• Cognizant of assigned finished good part numbers, plant locations, production methodologies, related systems, procurement methods, lead-times, and internal warehouse handling procedures to maintain supply chain stability.
• Utilize production planning system to manage assigned demand, maintain a stable production plan, maintain inventory levels in accordance with company policy, and monitor supply chain.
• Cognizant of on-hand and in-transit finished goods inventory in relation to target. Provides instruction regarding part flow and material movement requests to responsible parties as required.
• Check customer delivery schedule against inventory plan to isolate inventory shortages. Works with plants, SEWS logistics team, freight forwarders, and warehouse to countermeasure.
• Works with SEWS logistics and freight forwarder ton manage in-bound ocean container and air for timely delivery to the finished goods warehouses.
• Formulates report and carries out contingency planning based on risk assessment to protect SEWS inventory and customer from risk of line down.
• Active member in prototype/new model start-up activity team on behalf of GPP Production planning business unit. Participate in all meetings and act accordingly to meet team objectives.
• Provides instruction to as well as negotiates with related business unit departments regarding finished goods and materials management, delivery timing, new model project schedule timing, design change implementation timing, rework activities, obsolescence and service parts processing.
• Supports management with monthly KPI reporting and provides support data for root cause analysis and countermeasures.

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENT:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience: 3-5 years of work experience in a related filed. Experience working in a Japanese company (Japan or US) preferred. Sequential manufacturing scheduling skills and international import experience preferred.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Math application skills. Japanese communication skills preferred but no required. Ability to perform in a high paced environment. Must be able to participate in AM & PM meetings held with overseas plants and related companies.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

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

*Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying. ** An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V