Honda Employment – Central Ordering Material Planner/Buyer

Job Description:

In this role, the Central Ordering Material Planner/Buyer is responsible for overseeing complex part supply chain for North American Plant Domestic Supply Part Supply (DSPS) part ordering. Ensure day to day DSPS order requirements are met, open orders are tracked to closure, future orders are planned with sufficient lead time, and late orders are delivered and effectively counter-measured.

Job Responsibilities:

• Thorough understanding and accurate maintenance of process related systems (GPCS, Honda Supply Part Portal Application) schedule, monitor and manage day to day orders/deliveries from Tier 2 and 3 OEMs to next Tier’d OEM suppliers and ensure sufficient/timely to meet plant production requirements.
• Management of Tier 1 supplier inventory levels through monthly analysis of over/under to targeted days on hand.
• Support company vision through Business Plan, Marutoku, and other department initiatives in area of knowledge and technical expertise.
• Through continuous improvement strengthen business processes, streamline reporting, and enable effective and efficient Plan-Do-Check-Action (PDCA) cycles for area of responsibility
• Establish and maintain communication networks with supply base to promote positive relationships focused on delivery performance
• Investigate root cause for late orders, develop resolution and/or recovery plans with Tier’d suppliers and track to closure
• Maintain required inventory between Tier’d suppliers to ensure supply chain requirements are meet; coordinate with Tier 1 suppliers for order/cut requirements to achieve.
• Develop capability of self and others through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in area of technical expertise to improve understand and team growth
• Identify, evaluate, and escalate critical issues to management to ensure appropriate allocation of resources in a timely manner
• Collaborate with department project leaders to support all specified Supply Chain Delivery projects to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets
• Maintain reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis/countermeasure implementation to solve simple to complex problems.
• Collaboration with other department/experts for development or improvement of characteristics to reduce impact to the department(s)
• Understand and manage transition activity from New Model to Mass Production to minimize impact and cost

Job Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Understand project management fundamentals to effectively lead project themes
• Meets or exceeds requirements for Exempt level 1 requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collect data and apply business knowledge to solve a range of problems
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently with limited direction
• Effectively sell ideas, securing buy-in from individuals or team
• Knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing flow
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems in a team-based work environment
• Consistently identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Strong organization skills

Qualification & Experience:

• Minimum of 3 months of relevant experience (co-op/internship experience included)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent relevant experience

Job Details:

Company: Honda Motor Company

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Marysville, OH, USA

Application Deadline: N/A

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