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Valeo

Automotive electrification, ADAS, interior lighting tech

Material Planning and Production Control Supervisor

Production Planning & Scheduling +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOra, Ora District, Gunma, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Practical experience in supply chain or production control.
  • Practical experience across the production control and supply chain process, from order management through production planning, work instructions, component procurement, shipping, and logistics. Manager-class experience of approximately 10 years is envisioned, though candidates below staff level may also be considered.
  • Ability to negotiate and coordinate calmly between customers and the factory during unexpected disruptions caused by external changes such as natural disasters, geopolitical risks, or supply shortages, with strong stress tolerance and problem-solving ability.
  • Business-level or higher Japanese proficiency to communicate and coordinate smoothly with production control staff and site personnel at the Oura factory; foreign nationals are welcome.
  • At least reading and writing proficiency in English to communicate with overseas sites by email and documents.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the site's customer service team and procurement team, defining and monitoring team indicators and targets.
  • Support implementation, with relevant departments including APU, Logistics, Purchasing, and VPS, of tools and methods to improve supply chain organization, such as pull flow, Kanban, EDI, and milk runs.
  • Coordinate and manage the site's SIOP and MPS processes, including leading monthly SIOP meetings and weekly MPS meetings, identifying internal and external bottlenecks, continuously improving processes, and ensuring procedures are followed and maintained at a high standard.
  • Ensure SIOP and MPS plans are realistic and consistent and manage site capacity by coordinating actions with customers and critical resources such as suppliers and production to resolve bottlenecks.
  • Ensure the site's industrial objectives by optimizing resources and inventory levels; monitor MPS attainment and propose corrective actions related to component availability.
  • Define inbound and outbound transportation plans with the External Flow Analyst.
  • Manage customer product demand and site capacity by coordinating the customer logistics team to issue sales forecasts, analyzing significant changes in customer needs, proposing appropriate actions, and negotiating changes with customers when necessary.
  • Update and analyze customer service rates for all customers and manage cooperation and logistics issues with external logistics platforms.
  • Ensure customer requirements are entered into SAP for SIOP and MPS planning.
  • Coordinate with APU to monitor delivery performance, daily shipments, and production priorities, and take necessary corrective actions.
  • Manage the availability of returnable containers with customers.
  • Measure daily service rates for each customer using both customer calculation methods and internal CSR calculations, and measure daily SSR for each supplier; propose action plans to improve service levels.
  • Manage and coordinate the procurement team to achieve required MPS service rates and inventory levels.
  • Lead stock-reduction actions and monitor progress toward inventory targets.
  • Lead Logistics and Purchasing meetings and follow up on related action plans.
  • Propose logistics protocols for suppliers in cooperation with the External Flow Analyst and Purchasing.
  • Coordinate component inventory management against inventory targets.

Desired Qualifications

  • Global work experience in the automotive industry, such as with an original equipment manufacturer or Tier 1 automotive supplier.
  • Practical procurement or supply chain management experience with semiconductors, automotive electronic components, or electrical and electronic components.
  • Business-level English, including fluent conversation and the ability to independently lead meetings and negotiations with Romanian-side or overseas stakeholders.
  • For manager-level hiring, team management experience or experience leading cross-functional projects involving multiple sites.

About the Company

Valeo

Automotive electrification, ADAS, interior lighting tech

Valeo creates technology for automakers to make cars cleaner, safer, and smarter, focusing on four areas: electrification, driving assistance, reinvented interior experiences, and lighting. Its products combine electrical systems, sensors, software, and lighting that are designed, manufactured, and integrated into vehicles to enable electric propulsion, automated driving features, smarter interiors, and advanced illumination. The company differentiates itself by being a global industrial and technology leader with a large manufacturing footprint and a broad, cross‑domain portfolio across mobility transformation. Valeo’s goal is to help the transportation system shift toward cleaner, safer, and smarter mobility worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1923

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