Senior Raw Material Planner

Verify that procurement transactions are accurately entered into enterprise systems and comply with established purchasing policies and procedures. Confirm order details with suppliers, including delivery schedules, quantities, and units of measure.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Monitor and expedite orders by coordinating with suppliers, logistics providers, and relevant teams.
Maintain procurement records within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to ensure information remains current and supports operational requirements. Collaborate with business and operational stakeholders to review demand and supply plans before system updates.
Ensure planning parameters are accurate and regularly reviewed to optimize inventory levels. Identify and communicate risks related to excess, slow-moving, or obsolete inventory, and work with cross-functional teams to address them.
Monitor inventory positions and potential supply shortages caused by delivery delays. Take proactive action to maintain material availability, including expediting orders when necessary, and analyze forecasts to support appropriate inventory levels.
Partner with product development and operational teams to support the introduction of new products and materials. Assess and manage supply-related risks to minimize disruptions to production schedules.
Monitor supplier performance related to delivery reliability and order fulfillment. Provide forecasts to suppliers and participate in regular supply and performance review processes.
Coordinate the resolution of material quality issues by working with relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of material planning and procurement processes by identifying opportunities, adopting best practices, and supporting operational efficiency initiatives.

Employee Benefits:
Health Insurance Employees' Pension Employment Insurance
Industrial Injury Insurance

Prefer a Bachelor's Degree in the field of --Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or similar field of study.
Additional Experience Desired: More than 7 years of experience in inventory management, planning or supply chain.
Additional Experience Desired: More than 5 years of experience in demand forecasting and machine capacity.
Computer Skills Desired: Advance user Microsoft Office.
Preferred Certifications: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Experience (SAP Preferred).
Additional Knowledge or Skills to be Successful in this role: Fluent in English - Japanese preferred