Description
Purpose of Role
Manage the Product availability at the right time, right place, and right quantity to achieve Customer Service levels and Optimum Inventory.
Key Accountabilities Include
- Ensure ERP and planning system data fields are accurate
- Ensure optimum inventory planning to achieve inventory and service levels
- Ensure factories and vendors meet Yamaha's product availability needs with optimum cost
- Ensure goods are received on time
- Ensure efficient inventory flows in support of inventory health
- Ensure business needs are met
Primary Responsibilities Include
Plan, create, maintain, and monitor Purchase Orders and resolve related issues for domestic and international suppliersMonitor and assess backorder and inventory availability across the networkCreate, maintain, report, and track KPIs with corrective action plansDefine and execute exit plans for unproductive inventoryFacilitate and lead cross-functional meetings including Purchasing, Sales, and Inventory meetingsMaintain item master and pricingDevelop functional skills in others on the teamCore Functional Competencies
Analytics - Operations : Use data to understand business process and inform goalsData Management, Analytics, and Reporting : Use tools to prepare accurate data and generate reports that meet information needs and enable decision makingDepartment Technology and Systems : Understand and can effectively use department technology and systems to perform workProcess Improvement : Use a systematic approach to close process or system performance gaps through streamlining and cycle time reductionProduct Knowledge - Operations : Possess detailed knowledge of Yamaha's products and servicesSupply Chain Basics and Planning : Determine a course of action to achieve supply chain goals, including planning, sourcing, making, delivering; understand and be able to work with demand network- customer profile; seasonality etc.Supply Chain Synchronization - FIT, Import / Export, Logistics : Balance supply with demand, considering both lead time and demand variability created by supply patterns not matching demand patternsCore Behavioral Competencies
Yamaha Way (Will, Integrity, Initiative, Challenge, Commitment)Customer FocusDecision QualityPlans and AlignsCollaboratesSelf-DevelopmentSituational AdaptabilityQualifications
Ideal
Demonstrated success in planning, material management, inventory, and demand planningDemonstrated success with MRP and ERP systemsAdvanced with Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPointDemonstrated success working within a cross-functional, matrixed environmentPreferred
Experience in Tableau or Power BIExperience in Oracle / SAPAPICS certificationMusic instrument / audio industry knowledgeBS / BA in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, or related field5+ years experience in planning, material management, inventory, and demand planning3+ years experience using MRP and ERP systemsCompensation
The hiring range for this position is $58,900 - $80,000 annually + bonus. This is the hiring range and does not include the value of benefits. The hiring range does not reflect total earning potential over time.Final offers within the posted compensation range are based on qualifications, skills and experience required for the role.Here's What We'll Bring
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life-Insurance and 401k with match AND automatic contributionsPerformance based bonus programRobust employee wellness programs including free music lessonsGym and wellness reimbursement programTobacco cessation reward programFree concerts from award winning artistsDiscounted hotel, travel, entertainment, and other attractionsEmployee product purchase programFlexible work options (including hybrid schedule)Casual dressVacation, sick-time and personal floating holidaysInclusive and passionate cultureEqual Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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