Job DescriptionJob Summary:As part of DENSO's North America Production Control Engineering (NAPCE) department. NAPCE serves DENSO's North America Group Companies in support of Production Control & Logistics operations and systems.
Position Responsibilities:Process Improvement & Training
- Oversee operations analysis to identify areas where the user and/or system can be improved. Identify best practices for standard jobs in North America with a focus to strengthen weak areas.
- Identify training opportunities and system improvements required to share the best practice across DENSO North American plants.
- Create and maintain user documentation (e.g. user manuals, training documents, etc.) for North America Production Control and Logistics operations and systems.
- Conduct user training to improve user knowledge and maximize the users' ability to effectively use the systems and processes.
Inventory Optimization
- Lead inventory reduction activities by monitoring inventory performance against targets, identifying excess inventory and root causes, driving process improvements to improve attainment and flow, coordinating cross-functional countermeasures, and ensuring inventory levels are aligned with customer demand, production stability, and company inventory objectives through regular review and continuous improvement activities.
Problem Solving
- Oversee Helpdesk type support for system issues related to user understanding. Work closely with North America Information Systems and users to troubleshoot critical system issues (e.g. customer orders & shipping, supplier orders, etc).
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management. Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
- 3-5 years of related experience
- Preferred experience in production planning, material planning, supply chain management, customer ordering/shipping, inventory management, warehouse management and supply chain risk management.
Required Skills: - Improvement mindset based on the views of other DENSO Group Companies in North America from user's perspective to gain benefit
- Strong ability to lead and negotiate with other DENSO Group Companies.
- Strong documentation skills to assist DENSO Production Control standardization
Benefits Summary: • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD, and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance Programs such as Legal, Identity Theft, Critical Illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.
Annual Salary: $83,000 - $103,000