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Panasonic North America SCM Planner in Kansas City, Kansas
Overview
Panasonic Procurement Corporation of America PPA located in Torrance, California is collaborating with Panasonic Energy of North America PENA and Tesla, Inc. in a large-scale advanced battery manufacturing facility known as the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada. Panasonic manufactures and supplies cylindrical lithium-ion cells for the worlds leading electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, Inc. Based on the battery demand from Tesla, the Gigafactory produces cells which will expand to world No.1 scale production.
Responsibilities
Panasonic Procurement Corporation of America (PPA) located in Torrance, California is collaborating with Panasonic Energy of North America PENA and Tesla, Inc. in a large-scale advanced battery manufacturing facility known as the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada. Panasonic manufactures and supplies cylindrical lithium-ion cells for the worlds leading electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, Inc. Based on the battery demand from Tesla, the Gigafactory produces cells which will expand to world No.1 scale production.
In addition, Panasonic has been building a new plant in De Soto, Kansas as an initial step in our mid-term expansion strategy toward 2030. We are currently establishing procurement processes and logistics infrastructure in preparation for the launch-up of the new plant.
Our mission at PPA is to make the vision of Operational Excellence as procurement platform of Panasonic Group in North America by the greatest professionality of global supply chain management. Through this effort we will contribute to Panasonic manufacturing site in North America in terms of creating procurement scheme, buy and sell operation, global logistics, supplier management or development, and solution providing against all of procurement challenges.
What You'll Get To Do:
To build and manage global procurement model for Panasonic factories with value added support and account management from receiving new orders, working with vendors and all parties involved to ensure procurement SCM and customer satisfaction.
Basic Procurement Operation
Issuing purchase orders to supplies using internal systems and arranging deliveries to the customers.
Monitor inventory and delivery, checking inventory and balance purchase order status, negotiating with suppliers and customers and cooperating with business associate warehouse, logistics companies.
Monitor logistics cost and business process cost referring to business rule.
Ensure timely payment of invoices to suppliers, freight and warehouse companies.
Solution Development
Identify opportunities to improve, develop and expand the global procurement scheme through purchase and supply of raw materials, components and devices.
Assess customer needs and provide value added service to consolidate procurement functions of Panasonic factories to maximize efficiency.
Communicate with business associates, customers, suppliers, logistics service providers smoothly with a problem solving mind.
Data Management Admin
Maintain the system master data-- customer, vendor and product including price, minimum order quantity, delivery lead time, etc.
Ensure timely collection of account receivables from customers.
SQL database maintenance for Supply chain operation support with supervisor.
Collect or analyze logistics data and information to improve operation with supervisor.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring:
Education and Experience
Prefer 3-5 years or more in global procurement or international trading experience.
BA or BS in International Business or Computer Science preferred.
Must be proficient with MS Office suite, particularly with Excel.
Power BI or Tableau skill is a plus but is not required.
Experience with SQL, Python, or any coding skills preferred.
Competencies
Passion to create data driven solution of global procurement and supply chain
Set challenging goals
Desire for self-improvement
Proactively act as Customer First
Communications
Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English Listening, speaking, writing and reading.
Communication skill in Japanese, Japanese are considered a plus for evaluation but are not required.
Other Requirements
Occasional travel
Occasional Overtime
Teamwork spirit
Try to perform and improve creativity.
BENEFITS & PERKS – WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
Panasonic prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.
Highly Competitive Healthcare Plans
Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
Annual Bonus Program
Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
Relaxed Dress Code
Onsite Café
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs
Leadership & Mentorship Programs
High5 Reward Recognition Program
Onsite Events!
And many more benefits & perks
WHO WE ARE:
Meet Panasonic (https://careers.na.panasonic.com/life-at-panasonic) ! At Panasonic, we are pioneering technologies that not only move us forward but also make a positive impact.
Your work here goes beyond conventional boundaries, aligning with our commitment to doing work that matters. Whether it's in the realm of sustainable energy solutions or cutting-edge automotive technology, we provide an environment where innovative thinkers can soar.
Our dedication to addressing climate impact is ingrained in our approach, ensuring that we create technologies while actively working to reduce our environmental footprint. Joining us means experiencing career growth in more ways than one, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
At Panasonic, we care about what you care about, fostering a culture where your expertise contributes to the creation of technologies that not only move us (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-x_hDfMqb0) but also drive positive change for the planet.
Be part of a team that values your contributions, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to shaping a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.
WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:
At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.
The salary or hourly wage range of $55,000 – $65,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. *The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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 U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.
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