Buyer (Japanese Bilingual)

Company: Keihin North America, Inc.
Location: Tarboro
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

We recruit and develop people from diverse backgrounds who can bring their skills and experience to our organization and make us even more effective. Own the Future and become a part of the team. We have a current career opportunity as a; Buyer (Japanese Bilingual) Location: Tarboro, NC, USA The purpose of this position is to ensure accurate and timely releasing of material requirements to suppliers to meet production schedules and maintain close communication with Japanese colleges within the global organization.You will be reporting directly to Plant Systems Manager. Job Summary:

• Maintain raw material inventory to achieve objectives
• Act as window person to Global Purchasing departments in Japan
• Placement of orders within lead time by using customer forecast
• Tracking of part shortages
• Supplier negotiation for on-time delivery of materials
• New product material ordering
• Other duties as assigned by management Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/DisabledJob Requirements:Qualifications: Knowledge skills and abilities:
  • Make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment, and be highly motivated
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, high level of accuracy
  • Maintain clean and orderly work environment
  • Ensure all local, state, and federal laws and regulations are complied with in functional area
  • Actively contributes to our continuous improvement culture
  • Maintain knowledge of all processes, procedures and equipment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
  • Perform numerical detail works with speed and accuracy
  • Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
  • Handle multiple functions and deadlines required; work independently Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education: 2-year College Degree in Business, Purchasing, or Related Field Experience:
    • Bilingual English & Japanese
    • Experience with spreadsheets
    • Knowledge of MRP systems Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities. Supervisory Responsibilities: Will not supervise associates Working conditions: Physical Demands:
      • Ability to work for long periods of time while sitting
      • Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the work day
      • Ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
      • Actively participate on our semi-annual physical inventories Travel: Domestic and international may be required as needed. Why Hitachi Astemo? At Hitachi Astemo, Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit are practiced values -- we respect each other, never pass the buck and work creatively to accomplish our mission. Our people are given exciting opportunities to develop and grow in a truly international business, where they are proud to be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Diversity & Inclusion is valued to build and leverage an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity to unlock our full potential. We believe that this will give us the strength to drive great innovations to create new values for people, vehicles and the society, and to unlock our full potential to become a global leader in everything we do. Sound Interesting? Then we would like to get to know you. Apply online via our career site - we look forward to receiving your application! www.keihin-na.com/company/careers/. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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