Inventory Planning Supervisor

orecast accuracy, purchasing and balancing inventory through advance analytic processes.**

Demand Forecasting & Strategy - Inventory Optimization - Performance Analysis.

To be considered you must have: an Analytical Mindset and High Technical Proficiency in Excel (data modeling, VLOOKUPSs, pivot tables) and experience with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the overall procurement function for parts and accessories for the LATAM and Caribbean

• Responsible for completing SCM related tasks and activities in alignment with standard operating procedures, owning issues and solving problems in collaboration with other departments to deliver measurable business results.

• Partners with and leverages internal cross functional teams to deliver high quality and prompt customer service that is in line with customer expectations. Collaborate with internal customers to understand business requirements and ensure compliance with the company's procurement

• Prepare and present weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports. Keep management informed of key issues and forward weekly status and other reports as Identify new requirements for reports as part of the continuous improvement process.

• Analyzes the supplier's performance and develops and implements strategies for improvement. Take ownership and meet established departmental Review and make recommendations to senior management regarding process improvement.

• Stays abreast of product launches and ensures adequate stock availability of parts and Anticipates shortage concerns and monitors suppliers in-process orders to account for volume changes. Identify and report potential supply chain related problems in a proactive manner to increase overall efficiency and productivity.

• Ensure vendor/supplier conformance to YDLA policy and procedures to eliminate any supply

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in supply chain, business, or another appropriate field Consideration for equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5 or more years' experience in Operations, Purchasing/Supply Chain Management, Logistics in distribution

• Experience managing a team and the ability to present complex data to senior leadership.

• Strong understanding of multi-national operations

• Excellent customer service skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills (Bi-Lingual English and Spanish preferred)

• Effective communication and presentation skills

• Proficient in MS Office (i.e., Windows OS, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint & Outlook).

• Experience with LATAM & Caribbean automotive or motorcycle spare parts industry, and logistics a

• General knowledge of import process and application of harmonized codes

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent decision making and analytical skills to effectively tackle issues or challenges that may occur daily.

• Excellent time management skills to meet

• Strong overall business knowledge with the skill to communicate with

• Team player with the ability to collaborate with

• Ability to work independently and manage projects and

• Ability to partner across multiple levels within the organization and provide

• Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended

• Manual dexterity for typing and handling office

• Must be able to hear and respond to phone calls and voicemail

• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a supportive team within a stable, growth-focused company in the Yamaha Motor Group.

We invest in our people and provide the tools you need to succeed.

You will also have opportunities to work globally, including overseas business trips to Japan and other countries.