Supply Chain Planner

At JTEKT North America, we are driving the future of mobility and advanced manufacturing. As a global leader in steering systems, driveline components, and precision bearings, we combine innovative technology with a culture rooted in continuous improvement and teamwork. Our employees have the opportunity to work on products that move the world while building meaningful careers supported by strong benefits, professional development, and a commitment to safety, quality, and respect for people. If you are looking for a place where your ideas matter and your work has real impact, we invite you to explore a career with JTEKT.
Note: Position is remote but must live in a commutable distance to come to the office at your own expense for monthly meetings.
Summary/Purpose
The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for managing specific customers inventory and demand requirements.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
• Project monthly sales for assigned customers.
• Review daily, weekly and monthly reports related to material requirements planning.
• Analyze, review and determine material requirements and change orders required.
• Create and maintain detailed customer information for planning and forecasting processes.
• Manage customer and/or material changeovers. Complete POCP (Phase out documentation/process).
• Create and analyze customer forecast and shipment information as needed.
• Maintain inventory and slow-moving stock to budgeted levels.
• Analyze customer forecasts and maintain forecast accuracy to assigned targets.
• Collaborate with demand planning team to ensure accuracy of bi-annual business plan load into Demantra.
• Complete bi-annual purchase forecasts for all finished goods Suppliers.
• Ensure that critical items are escalated in a timely manner and 100% of ESA’s (Express Shipment Authorization form) are issued according to JNA policies. Expedite shipments when necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Previous purchasing or inventory management experience
• Ability to excel in a team environment and individually
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good business planning and organizational skills
• Detail and results oriented
• Good mathematical skills
• Good analytical skills
• PC and MS Office knowledge
• Experience with ERP systems and specifically Oracle preferred

Education and Experience:
• Minimum high school graduate
• College degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years' experience required
• APICS Certification preferred

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is mostly performed in a remote office setting located in the Upstate South Carolina area. Travel to corporate offices (Greenville, SC) required once per month. Minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.