Specialist, Supplier Support and Crisis Management

at  Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA

Why We Want You
We believe that sharing common values and bringing together ideas from all people of a community triggers more engagement, creativity and performance. By inspiring each other and fostering an inclusive, friendly environment that helps us thrive as individuals we create a unique and cooperative work sphere.
We value diversity and inclusion and care for everybody that supports us with his and her skills.
Find your future with us and join our team!
What You Do
What You Do
Responsible for improving Parts Ordering processes and Supply Chain performance to support MTM Operations.

As a part of the above, and on an ongoing basis will also:

• Lead improvement activities involving all internal and external stake holders.
• Creation and documentation of improved processes in PC standardized work Job list.
• Presentation of improvements made to PC and MTM executives management levels.
• Crisis management and coordination with all internal and external supply chain stakeholders.
• Work closely with Japanese staff advisors from parent companies.
• Execute daily &/or weekly communication with suppliers to understand struggle points, assess risk / impact to operations and escalate to parent companies supports groups for CMs.
• Part/Supplier crisis problem solving, tracking, reporting and recovery.
• Train Suppliers. SLIM, ECI mgmt., PC systems, PC Shipping Compliance.
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing and internal logistics conveyance areas to confirm process. compliance to ensure on-time delivery of parts to production.
• Monitor and evaluate domestic and international supplier performance.
• Lead problem solving efforts to countermeasure and mitigate impact of abnormal supply chain conditions.
• Support new model launches and shutdown coordination activities.
• Contribute to & support annual business plans and strategies to support Mazda Toyota Manufacturing priorities.
• Support change point management activities impacting production and production systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the department.
• Be available to work outside of normal work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, holidays, shutdowns if need it and travel 30 - 40% (domestically and internationally US/MEX/CAN).

What you Bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of high-volume production systems.
• MS Excel proficiency. Capable to do Pivot tables, formula functions and V-look ups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking, with the ability to identify gaps, root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation.
• Developing project strategies, problem-solving and countermeasures.
• Demonstrated understanding of data analysis and visualizations.
• Proactive, Self-driven. Able to prioritize with minimal supervision.

What Will Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s Degree (or Higher) in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Business Management, Information Technology, or a related field
• 2+ years’ Production Control experience within a high-volume production environment, preferably in automotive manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience working in logistics, parts procurement, or supply chain management.
• Project management experience with capability to develop, lead and prioritize work, meet milestones, gain consensus, and report out status of projects
• Experience leading complex projects/teams
• CTPAT or other trade compliance training/certification
• Bilingual English / Spanish

What We Offer
At Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc., we offer the opportunity to end each day with a smile and a sense of pride in the work that you do. Our innovative, inclusive environment allows every single one of our team members the chance to learn from others and do something that matters – from building vehicles that lead in quality & value to making a true difference in Mazda Toyota Manufacturing and our hometown North Alabama community.

A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans
• 401K Savings Plan featuring a company match.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Vehicle Discount Program
• Child Care Assistance Program
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Please refer the Job description for details