Posted 1 week ago

Supply Planning Assitant Manager

AJ00-Nippon Goodyear Japan, JP Tokyo
Onsite Full Time

Job description

Key

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end supply planning activities for the NGY Cluster across S&OP and S&OE planning horizons for Consumer and Commercial businesses. Develop and maintain supply, production, sourcing, import/export, and inventory plans that support customer demand, service level targets, and business objectives. Monitor supply risks, capacity constraints, and inventory gaps, and develop mitigation plans to ensure supply continuity. Coordinate supply readiness for New Product Introductions (NPIs) and product transitions in alignment with agreed launch timelines and customer commitments. Collaborate with Demand Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, Sales, Product, Finance, Quality, Technology, and regional supply teams to balance demand requirements with supply capabilities. Analyze inventory drivers and support inventory optimization initiatives to improve service performance, inventory health, and working capital efficiency. Support supply network planning, inventory deployment, replenishment activities, and supply confirmation processes across the cluster. Provide scenario analysis and planning recommendations to support business decision-making and operational performance. Ensure compliance with supply planning processes, governance standards, and master data requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation of planning tools, digital solutions, and best practices across the supply planning organization. Knowleged. SKills, & Capabilities Strong expertise in supply planning within a multi-site manufacturing and supply chain environment. Solid knowledge of production planning, inventory management, supply chain optimization, and capacity planning principles. Good understanding of S&OP, S&OE, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to convert complex data into actionable business recommendations. Ability to evaluate alternative supply scenarios and make recommendations that balance customer service, inventory, and operational objectives. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across functions, regions, and organizational levels. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive process enhancements and adoption of planning best practices.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, engineering, statistics, business, or another quantitative discipline. Preferred Bachelor’s or master’s degree in production operations, supply chain management, statistical analysis, engineering, or a related field.

Experience

5-10 years of progressive experience in supply planning, demand planning, production planning, manufacturing operations, or related supply chain disciplines.

Experience

in end-to-end supply chain functions, including planning, logistics, customer service, and inventory management.

Experience

supporting S&OP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.

Experience

working within multi-site manufacturing and complex supply network environments.

Experience

in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Exposure to regional, multinational, or cross-functional business environments preferred. Certifications (Preferred) APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent Supply Chain certification. Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications are advantageous. Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. At Goodyear, we make life's connections easier every day. People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go, now and into the future. But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn't just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and culture. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet. Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear. Working at Goodyear A true member of the Goodyear hiring team will always interview candidates in-person or over the phone before extending any job offers. Candidates are never asked to download software, provide financial information or send payment as part of the employment process. Goodyear is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please call the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500. When contacting us, please provide your name, telephone number, and email address, along with a description of your request for accommodation. Click here for more information about Equal Opportunity laws and here for related information. Reasonable workplace accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable workplace accommodation will be responded to. Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Click here for more information about Equal Opportunity laws. See Goodyear’s EEO Policy Statement here. Notice: Federal law requires Goodyear to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Goodyear will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. See posters below for details. E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away. Are you an agency Recruiter in the Americas or Asia Pacific? Goodyear’s Global Talent Acquisition team has partnered with Recruitifi for all salaried, non-executive level candidate submissions. To be a part of our agency community please apply here.

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