Senior Supply Chain Systems Specialist

Job Summary:

As part of DENSO’s North America Production Control Engineering (NAPCE) department. NAPCE serves DENSO’s North America Group Companies in support of Production Control & Logistics operations and systems.

Position Responsibilities:

Process Improvement & Training

• Oversee operations analysis to identify areas where the user and/or system can be improved. Identify best practices for standard jobs in North America with a focus to strengthen weak areas. 
• Identify training opportunities and system improvements required to share the best practice across DENSO North American plants.
• Create and maintain user documentation (e.g. user manuals, training documents, etc.) for North America Production Control and Logistics operations and systems. 
• Conduct user training to improve user knowledge and maximize the users’ ability to effectively use the systems and processes.

Inventory Optimization

• Lead inventory reduction activities by monitoring inventory performance against targets, identifying excess inventory and root causes, driving process improvements to improve attainment and flow, coordinating cross-functional countermeasures, and ensuring inventory levels are aligned with customer demand, production stability, and company inventory objectives through regular review and continuous improvement activities.

Problem Solving

• Oversee Helpdesk type support for system issues related to user understanding. Work closely with North America Information Systems and users to troubleshoot critical system issues (e.g. customer orders & shipping, supplier orders, etc).

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management. Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• 3-5 years of related experience
• Preferred experience in production planning, material planning, supply chain management, customer ordering/shipping, inventory management, warehouse management and supply chain risk management.

Required Skills: 

• Improvement mindset based on the views of other DENSO Group Companies in North America from user's perspective to gain benefit
• Strong ability to lead and negotiate with other DENSO Group Companies.
• Strong documentation skills to assist DENSO Production Control standardization

Benefits Summary:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match 
• Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program 
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD, and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance Programs such as Legal, Identity Theft, Critical Illness, etc. 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Career Development and Ongoing Training 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer opportunities 
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) 

Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance. 
Annual Salary: $83,000 - $103,000