Senior Purchasing & Forecasting Specialist – Batteries

Confidential; Troy (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid overtime

Regional bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist (EX2) in Recycling & Spec Control to support dealer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, profitability, and resource circularity. The role covers recycling, batteries, cores, forecasting, ordering, third-party management, audits, LET flashing, KPI tracking, and project work.

The position offers remote eligibility up to 20%, collaboration with Japan, and opportunities for advancement along with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management (or equivalent experience).
• Four to six years of experience in a procurement capacity (preferably in manufacturing environment).
• Procurement Knowledge.
• Forecasting Experience (preferably automotive service parts).
• Negotiating.
• Planning/Organizing.
• Communication and Presentation Skills.
• Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Battery Support – Refresh, shipping, regulatory, stabilization, & sourcing.
• Resource Circularity / Recycling – Support BP projects, department initiatives.
• Core Management – Inventory, distribution, and maintenance core charges.
• Forecast & Ordering Support – BEV battery, hybrid battery, ATR, & small core.
• Third Party Support – Interaction with third party providers for goods and services.
• Audit Support – IN dealer system document accuracy & department SOP accuracy.
• LET Support – Part flashing, LET maintenance, & database support with Japan.
• KPI Tracking – Tracking of data, root cause & countermeasure activities.
• Project Support – Lead or support business plan or special projects for the department.

Skills

Procurement

Forecasting

Negotiation

Planning

Communication

Presentation Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS in Business or Supply Chain Management

Job description

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist (EX2) in Recycling & Spec Control to support dealer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, profitability, and resource circularity. The role covers recycling, batteries, cores, forecasting, ordering, third-party management, audits, LET flashing, KPI tracking, and project work.

The position offers remote eligibility up to 20%, collaboration with Japan, and opportunities for advancement along with a comprehensive benefits program.