Supply Chain Analyst

Kawasaki Motors; Grand Rapids (MI); In loco; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k

Generous Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Ongoing Training and Development

Educational Assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Kawasaki Motors seeks a logistics and procurement professional to manage inbound parts flow, ensure production supply, and optimize inventory in a global context. You will coordinate shipments from the UK and Japan and maintain ERP data while driving cost control, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong organizational skills, experience in purchasing, and Freight/HTS expertise to support overall supply chain performance and on-time deliveries.

Competenze

• 5+ years experience in logistics, purchasing and/or supply chain.
• Knowledge of HTS Codes & Tariffs.
• Experience in a purchasing role.
• Experience working with freight companies.
• Knowledge of tariffs and international shipping.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with production planning and operations to ensure materials meet production schedules.
• Coordinate inbound shipments from the UK and Japan.
• Maintain accurate logistics information in the company ERP system.
• Manage freight bills as part of the bill approval process.
• Assist with filing importing records and maintaining the company filing systems.
• Monitor tariff issues, material documentation, customs and COO.
• Advise on HTS code classification.
• Create compliance manual.
• Review processes for ISO Standards compliance.
• Evaluate Freight Forwarders and make recommendations on partnerships.
• Lead continuous improvement to strengthen supply chain performance.
• Support all purchasing aspects of motors and parts from Japan.
• Manage inventory levels on assigned materials.
• Analyze demand, forecasts, and purchasing history to determine inventory levels.
• Monitor and adjust safety stock levels, order quantities, and replenishment timing.
• Execute purchasing activities to meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Conoscenze

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Strumenti

ERP system

HTS codes & tariffs

Freight management

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

In this role, you will manage inbound parts flow and target optimal inventory levels to support customer and business needs. You will collaborate with production planning, operations, and freight partners to ensure timely deliveries and efficient logistics. The position involves compliance, cost optimization, and continuous improvement to strengthen supply chain performance. If you enjoy enabling production and shaping efficient processes in a global context, this is your opportunity. You will contribute to a culture of teamwork and integrity while driving impactful outcomes.

Compensation / Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401k
• Generous Time Off
• Flexible Schedules
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Educational Assistance

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production planning and operations to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules
• Coordinate and track inbound shipments from the UK and Japan
• Maintain accurate logistics information in company ERP system
• Manage freight bills as part of the bill approval process
• Assist with filing importing records and maintaining the company filing systems
• Monitor tariff issues, material documentation, customs and COO
• Advise on HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) code classification
• Create compliance manual
• Review processes for ISO Standards compliance
• Evaluate Freight Forwarders and make recommendations on best partnerships
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to strengthen supply chain performance
• Support all purchasing aspects of motors and parts from Japan
• Manage inventory levels on assigned materials
• Analyze demand, forecasts, and purchasing history to determine appropriate inventory levels
• Monitor and adjust safety stock levels, order quantities, and replenishment timing
• Execute purchasing activities to meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives

Key requirements

• 5+ year related experience in logistics, purchasing and/or supply chain
• Knowledge of HTS Codes & Tariffs
• Experience in a purchasing role
• Experience working with Freight companies
• Knowledge of tariffs and international shipping
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills, and work well in team environment
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills

• strong organizational skills
• problem-solving
• interpersonal skills
• ERP system
• HTS codes and tariffs
• freight management