What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

JOB PURPOSE

This is the second level position for the Accessory Supply Specialist Family.

This position supports maintain the highest levels of service and parts availability for Honda and Acura Genuine Accessories by maintaining on-time delivery, shipment integrity, maximizing service level while minimizing Accessory Backorders. Additionally, associates are members of the SED Development team (E) and are responsible for achieving Accessory on-time sales for new model launches.

At this level, specialists have gained a strong knowledge of the supplier network and internal Honda operations. Specialists will continue to be responsible for meeting on-time delivery, backorder, DTR and Service level targets through direct involvement with the Accessory Supplier Base. This level supply specialist is responsible for suppliers and products of moderate to high complexity (parts and vendors have higher visibility and supply levels may have serious financial consequences) Specialists at this level will be assigned to Accessory Vehicle Development SED Teams as the E-PL (Leading Mass Production Readiness). Specialists at this level have moderate to high knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and general accessory development flow. Vehicle mix is composed of Low to Moderate complexity.

Key Accountabilities

Supplier On-Time Delivery Management, DTR’s, Components
Backorder Prevention/Resolution & Service Level
Development & SED Coordination
Accessory Mass Production Scheduling and Capacity Validation
Coordination of Domestic & Import Model Launch Inventory Requirements
Part Maturation Coordination
SE & SED Evaluation Prep & Presentation to AHM & HAA Executive Management
Coordination with AHM Deployment & Auto Accessory Marketing for distribution of Model Introduction Requirements
New Model Parts Availability
Lead Time Reduction and EDI implementation

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

BA/BS degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics preferred
Equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
Four to six years experience in inventory control, procurement and expediting, or production control, or related field
Proficiency in MS Suite – Excel, Access, Power Point, Word
Basic understanding of SED Development Process
Basic ability to read an engineering drawing and BOM

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Paid Overtime
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth

Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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