Inventory 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 Position is responsible for maintaining targeted inventory levels by forecasting short and long-term requirements for replacement parts. This position requires the thorough review of departmental reports/downloads to ensure proper forecasts and orders are maintained in the system. This position provides order projections and issues purchase orders to suppliers. Responsibilities also include special projects related to forecasting, order projection, inventory levels/reduction, and departmental objectives Key Accountabilities Preparation of order projections and forecasts for locally procured replacement parts to ensure optimal inventory levels. Order projections completed and provided to supplier according to schedule Maintain forecasts within set variance objectives. Projects to support department objectives as assigned Work in conjunction with other departments to achieve set customer service levels for managed parts Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, economics, mathematics, information systems, or equivalent work related experience. Minimum Experience 4-6 years of experience in information systems, inventory control, demand forecasting, purchasing, procurement or supplier performance. Other Job-Specific Skills Strong math, statistical, inventory, forecasting skills and knowledge Data analysis and problem solving skills Computer skills including MS Office Data mining software knowledge preferred Communication, Planning and Organization skills Working Conditions Occasional travel time to suppliers and offsite meetings 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 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.