Job Description
<Job Responsibilities> - Plan, organize, manage, and continuously improve all purchasing and warehouse operations to ensure efficient and effective performance in compliance with company policies, standards, and applicable regulations. - Develop departmental objectives, strategies, and annual operating plans aligned with the company's business goals. - Monitor departmental performance through KPIs and implement corrective actions to achieve targets. - Lead problem-solving activities related to purchasing, inventory, warehouse, and supplier performance. - Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure uninterrupted material supply and customer satisfaction. - Evaluate, develop, and maintain supplier performance, supplier databases, and supplier relationships. - Lead cost reduction, cost-saving, value engineering, and Kaizen initiatives to improve operational efficiency. - Develop, coach, and evaluate team members to enhance competency, productivity, and employee engagement. - Ensure effective inventory control, material planning, warehouse accuracy, and ERP data integrity. - Support internal and external audits and implement corrective and preventive actions where required. - Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, customer-specific requirements, and company procedures related to purchasing and warehouse operations.
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skill / Experience> - Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Administration, or related field - At least 15 years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Warehouse, or Supply Chain from an OEM/Automotive parts manufacturing environment - Minimum 5 years of manager-level experience in manufacturing operations. - English conversational high level (To communicate with Japanese management, reports, and emails) - Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, warehouse management, inventory control, import/export procedures, and supplier management - Experience using ERP systems for purchasing and warehouse management - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications <Preferable Skill/ Experience> - Japanese company