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Assistant Manager, Procurement English/Japanese speaking required
San Diego, United States
Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!
Responsibilities:Meet the Recruiter: Helen Despotopoulos
What You'll Get To Do
To lead and manage procurement operations for Panasonic Procurement Corporation of America (PPA), with direct oversight of SCM Planners and coordination with Panasonic factories (North, Middle, South America) and Business Division (Japan). This role ensures efficient supply chain management, strategic vendor negotiations, and accurate monthly reporting to senior leadership
- Provide strategic direction and daily supervision to SCM Planners specializing in operations, contract negotiation, and new business development.
- Foster collaboration, ensure performance goals are met, and support professional business development.
Customer Coordination:
- Serve as the primary liaison with the Panasonic factories at North, Middle, South America (Maily at Mexico factory), leading procurement negotiations, resolving supply chain issues, and ensuring alignment with customer expectations and production schedules.
Monthly Reporting:
- Analyze and manage key performance indicators including procurement sales, profit margins, inventory levels, and cash flow.
- Prepare and present comprehensive reports to the Accounting Department and President of PPA.
Administrative Duties:
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Oversee master data accuracy, manage accounts receivable/payable, and ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and
procedures.
What You'll bring
Education:
- BA/BS in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
preferred.
Experience:
- 5+ years in global procurement, with leadership experience.
Skills:
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel required, Power BI preferred); strong analytical and
negotiation skills. - Strong procurement experience
- Building relationships with factories
Language:
- English required; Japanese language required
Travel:
- Travel to Mexico possibly 1-2 times a month
Competencies
- Strategic thinking and leadership.
- Innovation and problem-solving mindset.
- Goal-oriented and self-improvement driven.
- Customer-first attitude.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Other Requirements
- Willingness to travel overnight and work extended hours as needed.
- Teamwork and creativity encouraged.
Panasonic prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Parental Care Leave
- Employee Referral Program
- Educational Assistance
- Flexible Work Program
- Volunteer time Off
- Casual Dress Code
- Total Well Being Program
We Take Opportunity Seriously:
At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.
The wage range of $95,000 - $105,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. *The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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