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CAREER OPPORTUNITY SALARIED EXEMPT POSITION POSITION TITLE

Material Control Planner

II I BASIC POSITION DUTIES

Planner III/Sr is responsible for production planning for assigned products , creating and maintaining production schedules, creating and managing shop orders, and working with Mfg for best efficiency. Working with customer service in assigne d sections and product lines. Persons in this position will execute these functions daily to meet on time delivery targets, production targets , and profit targets as directed by management. ・ MRP, Demand Forecasting and Planning ・ Use the MRP system to anal yze data, ensure its accuracy, and generate reports to support planning decisions. ・ Analyze customer demand forecasts and production schedule s to determine material requirements. ・ Material Flow and Procurement ・ Plan, schedule, and coordinate the movement of materials from suppliers to the Warehouse, generating purchase orders to meet needs. ・ Ensure timely material delivery and manage sup plier performance. ・ Inventory Management ・ Monitor inventory levels, balance them to meet demand while minimizing e xcess stock and preventing shortages. ・ Coordination and Communication ・ Act as a liaison between various departments, suppliers, carriers, and freight forwarders to ensure smooth operations and resolve material-related issues. ・ Problem-Solving ・ Expe dite operations, adjust schedules to meet unforeseen conditions, and troubleshoot issues related to ・ material availability or delivery. ・ Continuous Improvement ・

Continuous Improvement:

・ Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes and procedures for better efficiency and cost reduction. ・ KPI- Report KPI to Management and provide support data for root cause analysis a nd countermeasures. ・ Business-level Japanese proficiency preferred but not required. ・ Other duties as assigned.

PO SITION REQUIREMENTS

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Education:

Bachelor's degree required. ・

Experience:

5-7 years of progressive experience in a related field. ・

Skills:

・ Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and comfort with large amounts of data. Demonstrated ability in analyzing and driving data-driven actions and improvements. ・ Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills. Able to effectively communica te at different levels with internal and external stakeholders. ・ Conceptual and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic approach and the capability to drive and sustain performance improvement. ・ Ability to perform in a high-paced environment, h andle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. ・

Technical Proficiency:

MS Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).