Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. Careers GPP Planner I (Spanish Bilingual) Production Planning Marysville, Ohio Description GPP Planner I The GPP Planner I will be responsible for planning of finished goods wire-harness for prototype, new model, and mass production based on company inventory targets, customer demand, quantity and design level, observing FIFO of on-hand, in-transit, and in-production inventory as imported from overseas plants, managing all data associated with planning of product delivery to customer service centers and end customer. Negotiates with plants on behalf of SEWS. Instructs internal departments regarding supply chain control and inventory management Job Duties and Responsibilities 1. Monitors customer demand for assigned finished goods to assure data quality and monitor change points, assists internal departments to resolve demand related concerns. 2. Manages daily activities for assigned overseas wire harnesses production; works with overseas contacts to negotiate on behalf of SEWS to rapidly report and resolve concerns as they arise. 3. Cognizant of assigned finished goods parts, plant locations, production methodologies, related systems, procurement methods, lead-times, and internal warehouse handling procedures to maintain supply chain stability. 4. Utilize production planning system to manage assigned demand, maintain a stable production plan, maintain inventory levels in accordance with company policy, and monitor supply chain. 5. Cognizant of on-hand and in-transit finished goods inventory in relation to target. Provides instruction regarding part flow and material movement requests to responsible parties as required. 6. Checks customer delivery schedule against inventory plan to isolate inventory shortages, works with plants, SEWS logistics team, freight forwarders and warehouses to countermeasure. 7. Works with SEWS logistics and freight forwarder to manage in-bound ocean container and air for timely delivery to the finished goods warehouse. 8. Formulate, report, and carry-out contingency planning based on risk assessment to protect SEWS inventory and customer. 9. Active member of prototype / new model start-up activity team on behalf of production planning business unit. Participate in all meetings and act accordingly to meet team objectives. 10. Updates, controls, and internally / externally disseminates finished good design level change information. 11. Follows business unit policies, procedures, work instructions. Assists with documentation and work instruction creation. 12. Assists with monthly business unit reporting. 13. Supports T & S PC management and staff as directed by SEWS PP management. 14. Provides instruction to as well as negotiates with related business unit departments regarding finished goods and materials management, delivery timing, new model project schedule timing, design change implementation timing, rework activities, obsolescence and service parts processing, and emergency and cost saving countermeasures. Qualifications * Bachelors degree required * 0-3 years professional experience in a related field preferred * Experience working in a Japanese company (in Japan or the US) preferred * English fluency required * Spanish Speaking required * Microsoft Office Suite (to include Excel, Access) skills required * Math application skills required * Excellent oral and written communication skills required * Sequential manufacturing scheduling skills preferred * International import experience preferred * Frequent AM and PM meetings held with overseas plants and related companies * Flex time / Flexible schedule promoted by departmental manager About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 25 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomos continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation. To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com. Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems About the Sumitomo Electric Group Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com. Follow Us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When ing. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V