Import/Export Operations Sr. Specialist at American Honda Motor Co Inc

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

Honda Development & Manufacturing of America (HDMA) International Supply Chain Import New Model Planner is responsible for the executing assigned Import New Model SAP tasks in correlation with the Department Import NM SAP, work as a liaison between North American Plants, Consolidation Centers & Global Honda Exporters to ensure Mass Production readiness. 
 
In the Import New Model Planner role, it is critical that multiple projects can be maintained in unison so strong Project Management, Organization and Communication skills is required.
 
Support to the Import New Model Project Lead, Planning Unit and International Supply Chain Department will be expected.

Key Accountabilities

• Receive daily Packaging Development communications from Global Export Destination and facilitate agreements with North America Plants
• Receive monthly Packaging Verification from Global Exporters & Manage Packaging Parameters in GPCS to ensure Import Ordering Parameters to be in place for monthly ordering in alignment with the KD Calendar
• Liaison to communicate & facilitate critical information/requests between NA Plants, CC’s and Global Exporters
• Work with Internal & External Providers to study, manage & report critical Targets & Milestones according to the Import New Model SAP in regard to, Packaging, Ordering, Manpower, Space & Equipment.  
   

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain (or similar) field or 6 years relevant experience
• 2-6 years relevant experience
• Previous experience working in the automotive and/or manufacturing industry preferred

Working Conditions

• Office and warehouse environment
• Periods of domestic and international travel
• Average 5 hours overtime a week

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.