Materials Planning & Scheduling Specialist

Yazaki North America, Inc.; La Vergne (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Sr. Material Planner to manage pipeline inventory, plan orders and coordinate with manufacturing and logistics to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and proficiency with SAP, SuccessFactors, and Microsoft Suite; APICS certification is preferred. 0–3 years of experience in supply chain is ideal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management, or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.
• 0–3 years of experience in Supply Chain or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Issue timely orders to manufacturing in the approved format with approved ordering parameters.
• Maintain inventory at target to reduce inventory cost.
• Coordinate transportation requirements between Yazaki groups and the customer.
• Manage obsolescence / Balance Out and related cost responsibilities.
• Represent Production Control at customer and manufacturing meetings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Yazaki North America, Inc. in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Sr. Material Planner to manage pipeline inventory, plan orders and coordinate with manufacturing and logistics to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and proficiency with SAP, SuccessFactors, and Microsoft Suite; APICS certification is preferred. 0–3 years of experience in supply chain is ideal.