Project Coordinator, Gen Proj/Prog Mgmt
Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.
Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.
Location: La Vergne, [[filter2]], USA
What you will be doing:
Responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that drive operational excellence and support business growth by identifying and eliminating waste in all areas of the Supply Chain. You will identify opportunities for process improvement and drive implementation of best practices within the Waste management sector. You will be responsible for collecting data for waste along with finding ways to eliminate anything that causes us to spend money that we should not have to spend.
What you will bring to the table:
- Investigate and discover supply chain strategies and process improvements that optimize efficiency, minimize cost, eliminate waste and improve customer delivery
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive implementation of best practices across the supply chain
- Collect and analyze data, identifying root causes of waste
- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate supply chain performance to management
- Coordinate and implement cost control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs
- Create containment and countermeasure processes and proposals to reduce and eliminate waste in SCM
- Collaborate across teams to identify process instability and “near miss” conditions
- Validate that process improvements are implemented properly and performing as planned
- Provides coaching and guidance that ensures standardization and execution of warehouse processes and achievement of business objectives within their assigned vertical
REQUIREMENTS
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Degree Requirements: |
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field or equivalent experience |
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Certification Requirements: |
Six Sigma / Lean (Preferred) |
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Previous Experience:
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Travel Requirements: |
Both domestic and international travel could be required between Yazaki facilities and to customer and manufacturing sites |
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Language: |
English (required), Spanish (preferred) |
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Application/Software: |
SAP, Excel, Success Factors and Microsoft Suite |
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On Call Requirements: |
During customer production hours including overtime, weekend hours and holidays. Extended work hours occasionally required to meet with parties in different time zones. |
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Physical Requirements: |
Primarily Sedentary |
Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job
What we can provide you:
- A collaborative learning work environment
- Diverse teams of experts
- Opportunities for professional growth and a competitive compensation and benefits package, including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance, and a generous holiday schedule
Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.
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