Materials Planner

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA

What We Are Looking For

Yazaki is looking for a Materials Planner to join our Supply Chain team in El Paso, TX. This person is responsible for procuring raw material from various suppliers, receiving customer orders, creating production plans and filling production orders once manufactured. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. This position is hybrid.

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible to handle and forecast orders from multiple customers.
• Negotiate with the customer regarding deliveries due to production capacity, material lead times, etc. as required.
• Responsible to supply correct and enough information regarding orders to the customer as well as status updates.
• Must be able to manage inventory to reduce production downtime while avoiding excessive inventories.
• Negotiate with suppliers about lead times, price, etc.
• Report the backorders on a weekly basis to your supervisor.
• Report any problem or change on the current production plan to your supervisor.
• Achieve the objectives of the management policy of the Production Control Department (PCD), through the supervision of Kaizen activities.
• Provide and update the production schedule of Molding, Block of Union (JB), Electronic Manufacturing (EMD)
• Manage the overtime in production lines and machines.
• Monitor and follow-up on customer orders.
• Plan, verify, control and manage the inventory of Finish Goods and Childs produced.
• Support and coordinate inventories of components.
• Conduct a daily cycle count.
• Prepare production plans and programs for each part number, line and machine, and make sure they meet the customers' requirements on time.
• Track numbers with back order, as well as plan the recovery of them.
• Follow up the Production Plan and inform its status.
• Generate production plans and provide daily follow-up.
• Control and follow up on production plans.
  
  

What You Will Bring To The Table

• Preferred BS in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• In-house forklift Operators License required
• 3+ years in purchasing, customer service or related activities
• Travel to Mexico affiliates as needed, local trips to pick-up supplies, etc.
• Spanish speaking preferred
  
  

What We Can Provide You

• A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
• Diverse teams of experts
• Resources from around the globe
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule
• A hybrid work schedule
  
  

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.