SCM & Transportation Management Specialist

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 OR Nashville, TN OR El Paso, TX, USA

What We Are Looking For

Yazaki is looking for an SCM & Transportation Management Specialist to join our Information Technology team in Canton, MI OR Nashville, TN OR El Paso, Texas. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization.

The SCM & Transportation Management Specialist is responsible for production support as well as Project/Demand support for Supply Chain Management (SCM) Logistics and Logistics Execution activities, focusing on Transportation Management.

What You Will Be Doing

• SCM/TMS Process Lead: Serve as the lead IT SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) / Transportation Management (TMS) process functional and technical specialist, functional lead role as needed to implement change or processes. With focus in Transportation Management as well as SCM activities.
• Subject Matter Expert: Demonstrate a high level of subject matter expertise in the functional area to bridge business requirements and IT solutions, provides technical direction and ensure compliance with best practice solutions
• Technical Liaison: Acts as the technical liaison to solve business problems with existing programs or leads the design of new processes, leads the development of solution functional specifications
• Solution Architect: Develops solution strategies and architecture design for the implementation of business requirements
• Mentor: Mentors less experienced employees in developing functional expertise in Operational Governance solutions and processes
• Project Management: Manages the creation and timely updates of project plans and supporting tools (resource planning, tasks, department budgets, milestones and deliverables), understands and follows the Project Management process for software project development, leads detailed project-planning efforts on larger projects, and may act as a project manager for development efforts, provides project deliverables, time and effort estimates for personal and other team members’ tasks
• Participates in ongoing professional development to enhance technical skills, communication skills, business knowledge, and knowledge of information systems products and procedure
  
  

What You Will Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of Logistics and Warehouse Management experience
• Minimum of 3 full cycles of SAP TMS implementations
• English speaking skills required; Spanish a plus
• Thorough knowledge of SAP TM S4/Hana, SAP ECC, SAP LBN, Project44, Microsoft Office, Service Now
• 25% minimum travel- domestic and international
  
  

What We Can Provide You

• A collaborative learning environment that will help you reach your maximum potential
• A diverse team of experts
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities to build your professional network
• An engaging and supportive work culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule
• 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.