Export Production Control Vanning Specialist

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

In the International Supply Chain Production Control Vanning role, the associate is responsible for designing vanning layouts for outbound mass production shipments. Tasks include creating sales orders and simulating vannings. Daily communication required among internal groups as well as applying problem solving skills to prevent impact to operations.

Key Accountabilities

Simulate orders in the Advanced Logistics System (ALS).

Analyze ALS results and make adjustments considering weight distribution, container efficiency, and stacking capabilities.

Strategically pull ahead lots to fill container footprints and reduce cost for future shipments, while having awareness of storage capabilities within warehouses.

Collaborate with internal members and customers to identify areas of improvement. Propose solutions to reduce cost.

Create sales orders for Set Lot/ PXP orders.

Use appropriate Shoring methods in the vanning layouts for safety and quality assurance.

Support team activity to help achieve all specified Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets.

Identify, evaluate, and escalate critical issues to management to ensure appropriate allocation of resources in a timely manner.

Develop capability of self and others through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in area of technical expertise to improve skills. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or 4yr equivalent relevant experience.

1-3 years experience.

Knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing flow.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organization skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently with limited direction.

Ability to troubleshoot complex problems in a team-based work environment.

Consistently identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Decisions Expected

Review order volume and determine the best way to van an ocean container.

Use past problem history to effectively van containers.

Create loads that maintain sequence of pack, van, ship to keep warehouse floor clear of prepared freight.

Maximize available footprint for each container to reduce cost and overall weekly/ monthly container count.

Identify, evaluate, and escalate critical supply chain issues to key stakeholders.

Review/evaluate proposed countermeasures and their effectiveness once implemented.

Make sound financial decisions to support Honda profitability. Working Conditions

OT as needed.

Hybrid work environment, 80% in office, 20% remote.

Little travel required. 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

Free Drinks Onsite

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.

Bring the Future

Honda is driven by a passionate workforce that is proud of the quality products we produce and the goals we aim to accomplish. Our associates charge forward through guidance of the Honda 2030 Vision: Lead the advancement of mobility and enable people everywhere in the world to improve their daily lives.

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