Sr. Supply Chain Planner

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Education :

• Basic / Required : BA / BS in Supply Chain, Logistics or related area
• Preferred : MBA a plus

Essential Qualifications :

• 8+ years working in Supply Chain
• 8 years Supply / Demand Planning experience
• Sales / Sales Operations experience a plus
• ASCM / APICS, and / or PMP Certifications a plus
• Energy, Technology, Automotive or Manufacturing industry experience
• Operational transformation experience including ERP and SCM Systems implementation including SCM Planning tools.
• Proven background setting up a best in class Demand Planning
• Strategic thinking and analysis capabilities including identifying risks and opportunities across Demand Planning.
• Demonstrated communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Data analytical skills to drive decision making
• Ability to solve complex problems and propose alternative solutions
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization as well as externally to customers & suppliers
• Ability to communicate cross-culturally with Japanese colleagues and business leaders in English.
• Collaboration and influencing skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Physical Activities : (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Sit : 40%
• Walk : 30%
• Stand : 20%
• Lift : 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying : (Required frequency is : Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

• Up to 10 lbs. : Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs. : Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs. : Occasional
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.) : Not Required

About Us :

As part of Panasonic’s expansion strategy, it is now constructing a very large Li-ion battery factory near Kansas City, Kansas. In this new green-field factory, Panasonic will manufacture cylindrical lithium-ion cells for various electric vehicle makers. This role is for a full-time on-site position in the new factory being built in DeSoto, Kansas.

Supplemental Information :

Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the without restriction.

Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.