JOB ID 26988

SCM Specialist

  • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
  • Supply Chain Management, Logistics Operation, SCM
  • Kanagawa
  • ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000

It is a joint venture between a German auto parts manufacturer and a Japanese auto parts manufacturer to provide climate control systems for automobiles. The joint venture provides heating and air conditioning solutions for special-purpose vehicles such as buses, trucks, construction vehicles, and campers to help improve vehicle comfort and safety in the Japanese market. This is an important position in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Department, which mainly strengthens auxiliary heaters and climate management systems, and provides

sales and after-sales services throughout Japan, supporting the smooth operation and growth of the entire company.
You will be in charge of tasks to efficiently support various operations within the company.
Through supply chain optimization, you can achieve cost reduction and efficiency improvement, directly contributing to strengthening the company's competitiveness.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    【Purchasing Business】
    • Purchasing negotiations, contract conclusions, and price negotiations
    with parts suppliers• Supplier evaluation, selection, and performance management
    • Development and purchasing: Selection of suppliers from the new product development stage, promotion
    of VA/VE proposals• Planning and implementation of parts cost reduction measures

    [Production management (assembly-centered)]
    • Formulate and adjust
    assembly production plans based on demand forecasts• Management of subcontracted assembly plants: Adjust delivery dates, manage progress, and evaluate
    quality, delivery time, and cost• Visualize production status: Quickly support decision-making by
    visualizing progress, inventory status, and issues• Manage lead time from parts procurement to product assembly and shipment

    [Other related work]
    • Inventory management: Maintaining appropriate inventory levels and reducing
    inventory amounts • Logistics management: Coordinating with logistics companies and implementing
    logistics cost reduction measures • Performing
    daily operations using the business system (SAP Business One) • Reporting to overseas bases (Europe and Asia) (as needed)
  • Requirements
    [Experience and skills]
    • At least
    5 years of work experience in any of the following at a parts manufacturer o Domestic purchasing operations: supplier negotiations, price negotiations, contract management
    o Production management tasks: production planning, delivery time management, factory coordination
    o *Experience in both is especially welcome
    • English proficiency: TOEIC score of 800 or higher
    o Communication with overseas bases (Europe and Asia) through email and conference will occur
    • PC skills
    o Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) at a practical level
    o Data analysis and aggregation in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
    • Experience in using ERP systems
    o Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP
  • Preferred
    • Experience
    working in the auto parts industry • Experience
    leading cost-reduction projects • Experience
    in supplier audits and quality improvement activities • Experience
    in implementing and improving production management systems (MRP/MES, etc.) • Business-level English proficiency (TOEIC score of 850 or higher, or practical experience)
  • Location
    Kanagawa
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    No relocation, Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Foreign capital company, Weekends and holidays off

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