Description
The Sumitomo Global Production Planner located atKentucky Customer Service Center in Lexington KY will work primarily on customer prototype development events. Responsible for prototype sample procurements meeting event schedules communicating with our plants both overseas and Mexico. This position will work closely with other SEWS departments. They will identify supply issues/delays that will impact the customer and openly communicate those challenges to other departments such as Delivery Quality Assurance Project Management Material Control LPD etc.
Some night meetings will occur on a project basis with overseas design project management groups (Japanese language will be required during those meetings).
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Main Duties are to work in PC Developing team for new model events. This includes not only prototype sample order to our factory but also delivery schedule adjustment shipping arrangements and design/specification confirmation etc.
- This position also responsible to maintain and update/enter customer forecast data into our systems. Some night meetings will occur as needed basis with overseas factories to communicate various issues arise.
- Coordinate with internal departments (Project Management Delivery QA Warehouse Operations) to communicate new/past model parts design level changes update the internal tracking documentation.
- Update BCP production plan weekly to support our Bridge Production. Upload ASN whenever GPP ship prototype samples.
- Work with other Planners and Managers to help create/facilitate any group kaizen items that will benefit the team and SEWS.
- Some night meetings are required. This is as needed and is to communicate issues as they arise with overseas factories.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree along with 13 years experience in procurement or related experience preferred
- Experience working in a Japanese company (in Japan or the US) preferred
- Microsoft Office Suite (to include Excel Access) skills required
- Math application skills required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required
- Speaking other language such as Japanese Spanish Vietnamese are great asset. (oral/written)
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomos continued growth which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision Disability Life 401(k) with match tuition benefits paid holidays and vacation.
To learn more about us please visit . Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society in five business fields: Automotive Information & Communications Electronics Environment & Energy and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
Employment Type
Full-Time