Purchasing Specialist

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid overtime

Regional bonus

Benefits package (medical, dental, vis

Paid time off

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. in Marysville, OH is seeking a Material Planner to coordinate ordering and inventory of Knock Down Import parts for HDMA plants and local suppliers.

You will ensure timely delivery and accurate inventory control across international supply chain processes. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Business or Supply Chain, 0–4 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent related experience
• Average Experience: 0-4 yrs based on degree

Responsibilities

• Plan and order Knock Down Import parts shipped to HDMA plants or local suppliers.
• Coordinate with CC to ensure timely receipt, packing, and delivery of products to customers.
• Establish and maintain communication networks with supply base to promote delivery performance.
• Utilize PDCA to drive continuous improvement for responsibility areas.
• Coordinate design change activity to ensure quality and minimize production impact and cost.
• Identify, evaluate, and escalate critical issues to management for resource allocation.
• Develop internal and external communications for operational success and KPI awareness.
• Collaborate with project leaders to meet ISC KPI targets and departmental needs.
• Support company initiatives and training to build team capability and succession planning.

Skills

Inventory management

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Data analysis

Project leadership

Persuasion

Excel/Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

What Makes a Honda, Is Who Makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation.

Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of 'power' that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential.

To this end, Honda strives to realize 'the joy and freedom of mobility' by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a 'zero environmental footprint.'

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

The function of this position is to coordinate the material planning of various locations for Knock Down Import parts shipped directly to HDMA plants and/or local suppliers. The role is responsible for managing the ordering and inventory control of those Knock Down parts, and assure timely delivery to various International Supply Chain Import (Regional Logistics Center (RLC) customers.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for planning and ordering of Knock Down Import parts shipped directly to HDMA plants/ and or local suppliers. Thorough understanding and accurate maintenance of Internation Import process related systems.
• Coordinate with CC to ensure timely receipt, packing, and delivery of products to desired customer (Supplier or HDMA facility).
• Establish and maintain communication networks with supply base to promote positive relationship focused on delivery performance.
• Strive for continuous improvement through cycling Plan Do Check Action (PDCA) for area of responsibility to ensure associate success.
• Understand and coordinate design change activity to ensure quality and minimize Production impact and cost.
• Identify, evaluate, and elevate critical issues to management to ensure appropriate allocation of resources in a timely manner.
• Continually develop communication networks, both external and internal, to ensure operational success and department awareness.
• Collaborate with departments project leaders to support all specified ISC department projects to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets.
• Collaboration with other departments/Units/Groups/experts for development or improvement of characteristics to reduce impact to the department(s).
• Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in the area of technical expertise and understanding for succession planning and team growth.
• Support company vision through Business Plan, Marutoku, and other department initiatives in areas of knowledge and technical expertise.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent related experience

Average Experience: 0-4 yrs based on degree

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Knowledge of basic inventory management and manufacturing workflow
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited direction.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems in a team-based work environment.
• Consistently identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Collect data and apply business knowledge to solve a range of problems
• Effectively lead project themes
• Effectively sell ideas, securing buy-in from individuals or team
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work overtime approximately 5-10 hours per week.
• Work in a fast paced environment with demanding and critical deadlines.
• Traveling between Plant/Divisions or special assignments.
• In office 80%.
• May be required to work weekends and/or adjusted hours during monthly order timing and to help provide support during peak times of year or as needed.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.