The job holder in BU Catalysts in Japan plans the production of various resources and operations independently and autonomously within the framework of generally applicable guidelines with the aim of achieving optimum efficiency in a complex environment. He/she has the tasks of planning & scheduling the production specifications in accordance with the production quantity specifications by allocating the products to be manufactured, with the plant management and experience as well as the available capacities, ordering raw materials, ensuring timely availability, coordinating the dispatch dates, and ensuring processing via ERP & Kinaxis system.

Responsibilities

Production planning & Scheduling

Direct and lead all activities within the scheduling portion of production and/or tolling

Coordinate schedule according production capacity, RM availability, priorities etc with different interfaces

Plan raw material for the scheduling horizon

Ensure correctness of scheduling data in System for an automatic and functioning availability check (ATP)

Make recommendations to Operations for updates to BoMs and recipes for accurate data in SAP

Direct all activities associated with production trials (ROH ordering, scheduling, BoM/recipe recommendations)

Plan for designated product(s) in tactical horizon period (4-18 months) securing business plan accordingly

Inventory management

Determine RM requirements according to quantity, quality, and delivery date to fulfil the production plan

Ensure agreed safety stocks of raw materials

Manage inventory to improve the quality of stock, absolute value, and replenishment strategy

Monitor inventories, if necessary, initiate corrective measures

Review and adjust short/mid. term purchase plan and call off strategic raw material

Coordination of activities / communication

Alert communication (capacity limitation due to problems, material shortage etc) to all the affected parties

Serve as main POC for all scheduling escalations

Participate in routine meetings with global planners, OtC for alignment of production per supply chain

Maintain active communication with SC Mgmt, Planners, CSD, Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Logistics

Direct and lead planner activities in S&OP process for applicable segments

Continuous improvement / increase of efficiency

Responsible for team cost savings initiatives, belt projects, and team project initiatives

Collaborate in development of new planning systems and logistics processes

Manage creation and maintenance of SOPs supporting supply chain initiatives

Responsible for reporting performance tracking for all production processes

Requirements

Education

Experience

Additional Qualifications/ Skills

 Bachelor's degree from accredited University or College required, OR corresponding professional experience can be considered in place of a degree

Business level Japanese & English

Minimum of 2 years' experience in production planning, supply chain or production

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Organization skills, Experience with SAP Material management, Warehouse management modules or other EPR/MRP systems, Business level in English

応募に関する注意事項:
当ポジションでは、海外からの転居および就労ビザ取得のサポートは行っておりません。そのため、日本国籍または日本国内で有効な就労ビザ、もしくは永住権をお持ちの方を対象としています。なお、日本国内での転居に関してはサポートを提供いたします。
 Important Notice for Applicants:
This position does not offer support for relocation from overseas or for obtaining a work visa. Therefore, only candidates who hold Japanese nationality, a valid work visa, or permanent residency in Japan will be considered. Relocation support within Japan is available.Our Offer 

Our Offer

給与
経験やスキルを考慮し当社規定によって決定
賞与:基礎賞与年 2 回 業績賞与(グローバルボーナスプラン)年 1 回
 
就業時間

労働時間区分:フレックスタイム制 コアタイム:有 10:30 15:30
フレキシブルタイム :有  7:00~10:30 、15:30~20:00
標準的な勤務時間帯: 9:00 17:30  休憩時間 1 時間
残業⽉ 10~20 時間程度
 
休⽇‧休暇
年間休⽇: 125 ⽇(2025年)
年間有給休暇: 15 ⽇~20 ⽇ (下限⽇数は、⼊社 3 か ⽉経過後の付与⽇数 となります )
その他特別休暇、傷病休暇、積⽴休暇、永年勤続休暇
 
福利厚⽣
住宅⼿当あり
通勤⼿当あり
在宅勤務制度あり(ハイブリッド勤務)
カフェテリアプラン制度
確定拠出年⾦制度
総合福祉団体保険
定年後再雇⽤制度、自社持株制度(日産化学)
 
試⽤期間
有り( 3 か ⽉)

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