What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at HITACHI ASTEMO INDIANA, INC.?
Description
Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to coordinate with suppliers to ensure all materials are delivered on time and shipped to support customer requirements. This position will have ongoing support contact with both suppliers and customer windows.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ongoing Supplier Contact and Communication for International Suppliers related to Power Sports, Service, and Aftermarket Ongoing Customer Contact and Communication related to Power Sports, Service, and Aftermarket order fulfillment Responsible for Glovia Customer
Releasing Trading Partner Contracts, Customer Item Cross Reference and EDI queue for items related to Service Responsible for Glovia
Supplier Releasing, Supplier Set-Up and Maintenance for International Supply parts and all Service exclusive parts
Review Buyers Report for Part Shortages/Overages for International Suppliers and all Service exclusive parts
Generate and Issue Releases/Purchase Orders and Forecasts to Suppliers for International Suppliers and all Service exclusive parts
Create and Maintain an Environment of Continuous Improvement
Prepare Build Out /Ramp Up Schedules
Report Supplier Compliance with Supplier Manual and Business Plan (MIR) Material Incident Report. Issue MIR’s to suppliers for non-compliance
Minimum Requirements (Education, Experience, and Skills):
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years related work experience
Experience/Knowledge in warehouse, receiving, and inventory control
Basic level proficiency with Windows, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
2-year College Degree in Business-related field
CPIM certification from APICS
Able to speak and communicate in Japanese
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Will not supervise
Essential to Job Functions – Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:
Ability to work for extended periods of time while sitting
Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday
Ability to lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds
Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
Full motor skills
Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.
May require up to 1% travel
Open office setting
Factory setting with noise
Equipment Used
Personal Computer
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.
