Strategic Planning Sr. 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: 

Honda Development & Manufacturing of America (HDMA) International Supply Chain Strategy & Forecasting role is responsible for Department Import & Export Forecasting Regional and Global Operations liaison activity.

In the Strategy & Forecast role, you are responsible for Import/Export Forecasting, leading Import/Export Regional Operations Global Bid activity and leading Department level activity linked to Regional and Global initiatives. Acts as a liaison between International Supply Chain, NA Regional Operations and Japan Global Operations.

Support to the overall Planning Unit and International Supply Chain Department will be expected.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage Department Forecasting pertaining to Export Long term Planning in alignment with Global Forecasting and Import/Export Part Supply Plan Creation and Issuance.
• Execute annual Ocean Bid activity acting as the Regional Operation Lead and ensure NA Plants are following Global Ocean Bid process leading to Ocean Carrier nominations.
• Lead Department activity such as Greenhouse Gas Business Plan Theme in alignment with Regional and Global initiatives, targets and direction.
• Support Department with Ocean Market updates, Global Seihan information sharing and other activity pertaining to Regional & Global Initiatives.

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 SAP and Budget preferred

Working Conditions:

• Office and warehouse environment
• Periods of domestic and possible 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.