Material Planner
Forvia · Kōriyama
Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
The role of the Material Planner is to ensure that production line deliveries meet minimum inventory targets and logistics costs.
The main missions of the role are: (incl. the products and Assy from other plant)
- Establish a procurement program by dividing and levelling parts procurement.
- Follow up on the realization of the procurement program by managing the alert system and
following up on the unloading, receiving, and transportation of parts.
• Follow up on supplier delivery performance (avoid supplier missing delivery) and logistics partner
services and propose appropriate improvement specific action plans.
- Achieve monthly and semi-annual transportation plans for plant.
- Management of packaging materials in Warehouse.
- Ensure that the logistics terms and conditions are following the purchasing targets and support
conditions of the supplier for procurement and packaging and of the logistics partner for t
transportation and services.
• Ensure that the capacity requirements of the Sales and Production Plan (PIC) are supported by
the supplier and implement corrective actions as needed.
Your profile and competencies to succeed
The ideal candidate will have/be:
- Bachelor's degree in industrial, transport, or supply-chain management (master’s preferred)
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in logistics, transportation, or a related field, with a track record of success in process improvement and reengineering
- Japanese & English bi-lingual
- Knowledge of logistics regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
- Ability to think strategically, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop and execute plans to achieve results
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and develop creative solutions
- Team spirit / Openness to new ideas / Ability to put a plan to action
What we can do for you
- At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
- We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
- We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
- We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
- We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
- Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
Why join us
FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.
With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.
In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.
As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.