Inventory Planning Supervisor
Job Description
Position Title: Inventory Planning Supervisor
Job Type: Full-Time – Pay Range: $73K to $76K
Location: Miami, Florida
Company: Yamaha Motor Distribution Latin America Inc. (YDLA)
Overview
The Inventory Planning Supervisor is responsible for the procurement and order processing functions within YDLA to support the Caribbean and LATAM markets. Responsible for parts availability, backorder recovery, delivery precision and inventory. Additional responsibilities include managing purchase orders and managing suppliers to provide on-time product delivery. The incumbent is responsible for identifying opportunities to optimize efficiencies within the Supply Planning function through data analysis and interaction with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the overall procurement function for parts and accessories for the LATAM and Caribbean regions.
- Responsible for completing SCM related tasks and activities in alignment with standard operating procedures, owning issues and solving problems in collaboration with other departments to deliver measurable business results.
- Partners with and leverages internal cross functional teams to deliver high quality and prompt customer service that is in line with customer expectations. Work with internal customers to understand business requirements and ensure compliance with the company’s procurement policies.
- Prepare and present weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports. Keep management informed of key issues and forward weekly status and other reports as requested. Identify new requirements for reports as part of the continuous improvement process.
- Analyzes the supplier’s performance and develops and implements strategies for improvement. Take ownership and meet established departmental KPIs. Review and make recommendations to senior management regarding process improvement
- Stays abreast of product launches and ensures adequate stock availability of parts and accessories. Anticipates shortage concerns and monitors suppliers in-process orders to account for volume changes. Identify and report potential supply chain related problems in a proactive manner in an effort to increase overall efficiency and productivity.
- Ensure vendor/supplier conformance to YDLA policy and procedures to eliminate any supply interruption
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree in supply chain, business, or another appropriate field preferred. Consideration for equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 or more years’ experience in Operations, Purchasing/Supply Chain Management, Logistics in distribution environment
- Strong understanding of multi-national operations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (Bi-Lingual English and Spanish preferred)
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proficient in MS Office (i.e., Windows OS, Word, Excel and PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Experience with LATAM & Caribbean automotive or motorcycle spare parts industry, and logistics a plus.
- General knowledge of import process and application of harmonized codes
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent decision making and analytical skills to effectively tackle issues or challenges that may occur daily.
- Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
- Strong overall business knowledge with the skill to communicate with suppliers
- Team player with the ability to collaborate with others.
- Ability to work independently and manage projects and processes.
- Ability to partner across multiple levels within the organization and provide consultation
- Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of time
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods
- Manual dexterity for typing and handling office equipment
- Must be able to hear and respond to phone calls and voicemail messages
- Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive team in a stable, growth-focused company. We invest in people and provide the tools you need to succeed.
Position Title: Inventory Planning Supervisor
Job Type: Full-Time – Pay Range: $73K to $76K
Location: Miami, Florida
Company: Yamaha Motor Distribution Latin America Inc. (YDLA)
Overview
The Inventory Planning Supervisor is responsible for the procurement and order processing functions within YDLA to support the Caribbean and LATAM markets. Responsible for parts availability, backorder recovery, delivery precision and inventory. Additional responsibilities include managing purchase orders and managing suppliers to provide on-time product delivery. The incumbent is responsible for identifying opportunities to optimize efficiencies within the Supply Planning function through data analysis and interaction with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the overall procurement function for parts and accessories for the LATAM and Caribbean regions.
- Responsible for completing SCM related tasks and activities in alignment with standard operating procedures, owning issues and solving problems in collaboration with other departments to deliver measurable business results.
- Partners with and leverages internal cross functional teams to deliver high quality and prompt customer service that is in line with customer expectations. Work with internal customers to understand business requirements and ensure compliance with the company’s procurement policies.
- Prepare and present weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports. Keep management informed of key issues and forward weekly status and other reports as requested. Identify new requirements for reports as part of the continuous improvement process.
- Analyzes the supplier’s performance and develops and implements strategies for improvement. Take ownership and meet established departmental KPIs. Review and make recommendations to senior management regarding process improvement
- Stays abreast of product launches and ensures adequate stock availability of parts and accessories. Anticipates shortage concerns and monitors suppliers in-process orders to account for volume changes. Identify and report potential supply chain related problems in a proactive manner in an effort to increase overall efficiency and productivity.
- Ensure vendor/supplier conformance to YDLA policy and procedures to eliminate any supply interruption
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree in supply chain, business, or another appropriate field preferred. Consideration for equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 or more years’ experience in Operations, Purchasing/Supply Chain Management, Logistics in distribution environment
- Strong understanding of multi-national operations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (Bi-Lingual English and Spanish preferred)
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proficient in MS Office (i.e., Windows OS, Word, Excel and PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Experience with LATAM & Caribbean automotive or motorcycle spare parts industry, and logistics a plus.
- General knowledge of import process and application of harmonized codes
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent decision making and analytical skills to effectively tackle issues or challenges that may occur daily.
- Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
- Strong overall business knowledge with the skill to communicate with suppliers
- Team player with the ability to collaborate with others.
- Ability to work independently and manage projects and processes.
- Ability to partner across multiple levels within the organization and provide consultation
- Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of time
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods
- Manual dexterity for typing and handling office equipment
- Must be able to hear and respond to phone calls and voicemail messages
- Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive team in a stable, growth-focused company. We invest in people and provide the tools you need to succeed.
About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
The pursuit...
A checkered flag. A scenic panorama unfolding around the bend. A trophy catch. A pulse-quickening stretch of road or trail. Heads turning as you pass by. Even coming home at the end of a hard day's work.
Whatever your pursuit, Yamaha is there, too, pursuing our goals. We want to satisfy our customers and exceed their expectations with products and services of superior quality, unmatched performance, and extraordinary value.
With an ever-expanding line that includes motorcycles, outboard motors, ATVs, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel, and much more, we at Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., strive to contribute to the quality of life. Your life.
Life can have many exciting, memorable experiences. Creating opportunities for them is what Yamaha is all about.
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