Project Manager, 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 are we looking for?
Yazaki is looking for a Project manager that will be responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that drive operational excellence and support business growth by minimizing premium freight expenditures and maximizing customer delivery. You will identify opportunities for process improvement and drive implementation of best practices within the Premium Freight management sector. You will be responsible for collecting and analyzing premium freight data, performing root cause analysis and finding ways to eliminate anything that causes us to spend money that we should not have to spend.
What will you be doing:
- Investigate and discover supply chain strategies that optimize efficiency, minimizing premium freight cost, and improve customer on time delivery
- Perform root cause analysis of data to Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive implementation of best practices across the supply chain
- Recommend containment and countermeasures to meet premium freight objectives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements that reduce premium freight costs
- Identify “near miss” conditions to properly identify root causes
- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate supply chain performance to management
- Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs
- Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis or information, the specification of the methods, process steps, and the plant
- Continuous Improvement, and supports assigned locations in a Region/BU
- 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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Analytical |
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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.
What we can provide you:
- Opportunities for professional growth, applied experience and a safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity
- Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
- 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.
Nearest Major Market: Nashville