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Master Production Control / Planner

Austin, TX · On-site

$64K - $88K/yr

You will specialize in planning activities involving production control, inventory control, process control, or shop floor control / Material Resources Planning (MRP) integrity. * Maintain SAP work ...

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Production Control Planner I

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Lexington, KY • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

SEWS - Lexington, Kentucky Office.Although located at SEWS - Lexington Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least four days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.

JOB TITLE: Production Control Planner I

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Perform production planning responsibilities as part of the Production Control (PC) Planning team.
  2. This role is responsible for weekly and monthly customer demand forecasting, new model (trial) issuance, inventory control, and container management to ensure efficient production and supply chain operations.
  3. Assist with demand upload activities while evaluating and improving existing workflows to increase planning efficiency and accuracy.
  4. Maintain and update our internal systems (entering new design levels/parts/customers into EDI) as well as manage entry of GPP DCN's (design level changes).
  5. Oversee container scheduling, tracking and availability to support uninterrupted delivery of customer shipments.
  6. Occasional evening/night meetings with overseas manufacturing facilities to discuss production/forecasting issues, project updates and other business matters may be required.
  7. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support production planning and business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associate's degree or Technical Certificate along with 1-3 years' experience in Production Planning, Inventory Control or related experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Microsoft Excel Skills preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing production demands in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working in a Japanese company (in Japan or the US) preferred.
  • The ability to communicate in multiple languages such as Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese is considered an asset but is not required

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo's continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems


About the Sumitomo Electric Group

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric


**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.**An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Employment Type: Full-Time

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