Asst Mgr, Import Purchasing

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

The Import Purchasing department’s goal is to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction through the supply of replacement parts to our domestic and export dealers. The Assistant Manager, Import Purchasing will strive to maintain optimum service and inventory levels through accurate forecasting, efficient ordering practices, supplier and supply chain management activities.

Key Accountabilities

Inventory Segmentation – Analysis of part demand, cost, customer and other characteristics to develop recommended inventory and service level to achieve Divisional objectives. This includes related projects as assigned.

Ordering Systems - Contribute toward on-going recommendations to enhance processes for improved efficiency

Supplier Negotiations - Work with suppliers to develop procurement/purchasing activities favorable to American Honda, which include Back Order and Critical Back Order reductions and improved on-time delivery

Status Reporting - Prepare management status reports for projects: problem analysis, alternatives, recommended solutions, timeline for implementation, results vs. expectation (PDCA and CapDo)

Provide leadership, training and development to associates & contingent staff

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, mathematics or equivalent preferred or equivalent work-related experience

Some experience in supply chain, working knowledge of inventory control, forecasting, supply chain, preferred

Minimum 6 years of experience in inventory control, demand forecasting, purchasing, procurement, supplier performance or relevant education

Proficient in PDCA and CAPDo analysis

Advanced math, statistical, inventory, forecasting skills and knowledge

Strong computer skills including MS Office and data mining knowledge

Skilled at preparing and presenting detailed project plans to all levels of internal/external audiences

People management skills

Analytical thinking capabilities (problem solving) with excellent communications skill

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.)

Regional Bonus (when applicable)

Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)

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:

Lifestyle Account

Childcare Reimbursement Account

Elder Care Support

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment

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.