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Panasonic North America · 3 weeks ago

SCM Sr. Planner/ English-Japanese speaking required and supply chain exp is required

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $78K/yr

3+ years exp

Panasonic North America is committed to improving lives through innovation and is seeking a Senior SCM Planner with English-Japanese speaking skills. The role involves managing global procurement operations, analyzing customer needs, and ensuring efficient supply chain processes.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Analyze customer needs and provide value added service to consolidate procurement functions of Panasonic factories to maximize efficiency

Control inventory and delivery, checking inventory and balance purchase order status, negotiating with suppliers and customers and cooperating with business associate (warehouse, logistics companies)

Control logistics cost and business process cost referring to business rule

Summarize monthly P & L and balance sheet figures for each in-charge account

Identify opportunities to improve, develop and expand the global procurement scheme through purchase and supply of raw materials (resin), metal process

Communicate with business associates (customers, suppliers, logistics service providers) smoothly with problem solving mind. Especially needs to discuss and negotiate with Business Division in Japan and Japanese suppliers

Maintain the computer system master data (customer, vendor & product) including price, minimum order quantity, delivery lead time, etc

Ensure timely collection of account receivables from customers

Ensure timely payment of invoices to suppliers, freight & warehouse companies

Qualification

Global procurement experienceSupply chain experienceCommunication in JapaneseMS Office proficiencyBattery Material experienceResin Process experienceMetal Process experienceDesire for self-improvementGoal settingTeamwork spiritCreativityCustomer First mindset

Required

English-Japanese speaking required

Supply chain experience is required

Must be proficient with MS Office suite, particularly with Excel

Communication skill in Japanese Language (Business Level) required

Overnight travel as business needs require

Ability to work extended shifts, evenings and weekends as business needs require

Teamwork spirit

Try to perform and improve Creativity

Some occasional travel to Mexico, valid passport is required

Preferred

3-5 years Global procurement experience

BA/BS in International Business

Experience work in Battery Material, Resin Process, Metal Process industry

Sales experience and some supply chain

Benefits

Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.

Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.

Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.

Paid Time-Off Benefits - Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.

Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.

Health Management and Wellbeing Programs -Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.

Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition

Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

Company

Panasonic North America

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Panasonic is a leading technology provider of electric batteries and consumer lifestyle technologies, as well as innovative smart mobility, sustainable energy, and integrated supply chain solutions.

Founded in 1963

Toyonaka, Osaka, JPN

10001+ employees

https://homes.panasonic.com/

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