Specialist, Materials Planning/Sched

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, TN, USA  

POSITION SUMMARY

Track, determine disposition of and report component and wire harness obsolescence and premium freight costs, rework costs, and third-party charges assigned to the business unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Extraordinary Expense Recovery Tracking

· Maintain tracking logs with new, pending and closed claim information

· Lead investigation and resolution of claim disposition, including root cause identification and corrective action implementation

· Assemble cost packages for claim disposition to affiliates, other BUs, customers and suppliers

· Submit approved cost packages to YNA Finance or BU Sales for collections

· Lead, or participate in, cross-functional extraordinary expense recovery meetings to discuss and resolve open claims as required

Metric Reporting and Process Improvement

· Compile and distribute extraordinary expense reports on schedule

· Maintain, generate and distribute metrics for reporting of all carline extraordinary expense and recovery issues according to the Metric Tracking System

· Participate in projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the extraordinary expense and recovery processes and tools

· Maintain an organized filing system for open/pending/closed extraordinary expense claims

Unique to Sr. Specialist

· Mentor and train specialists as needed

· Review existing extraordinary expense processes and tools, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions and “best practices”

· Coordinate with other functions such as Program Management, Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing and IT in order to improve processes including recommendations for system/tool updates and changes to business operating procedures

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Degree Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Management or other related field; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Certification Requirements: N/A

Previous Experience: See Degree Requirements Sr. Specialist Minimum of three years experience in Extraordinary Expense Specialist or related role

Travel Requirements: N/A

On Call Requirements: N/A

Physical Requirements: Office position – primarily sedentary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disability to perform the essential functions.

SPECIAL SKILLS SKILL LEVEL

Basic Intermediate Advanced

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power

Point, Outlook Required Preferred

Strong interpersonal and communication skills Required

Demonstrated organization and time

management skills Required

Ability to schedule and lead meetings Required

Ability to interact and perform within a team

Proficiency in internal change management,

quality reporting, and rework tools Required Preferred

International Supply Chain knowledge Preferred

Unique to Sr. Specialist

International Supply Chain Knowledge Required

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, TN, USA