Logistics 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) Regional Packaging is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of returnable packaging for all North America Facilities. In the Supplier Account Manager Role, you are responsible for strategic supplier & returns improvement, supply chain concerns, customer service and data organization / trend identification. Responsible for effective two-way communication and collaboration between Honda and supplier. Additional responsibilities include trend identification, data analysis, and categorization / prioritization of issues.

Key Accountabilities

• Support supply chain investigation and resolution leveraging data and fact-based research.
• Timely first touch, understanding, and categorization of supply chain concerns/issues.
• Support partnership and networking with LO supply chain team members to ensure collaboration and communication.
• Leverage key indicators and metrics to drive down resolution time and minimize supply chain disruptions.
• Ensure effective two-way communication and collaboration between Honda and supplier.
• Support engagement and ensure completed activity is meeting the expected quality and delivery needs of Honda.
• Create beneficial feedback loop with supplier and strengthen relationship to support continuous improvement.
• Identify, evaluate, and escalate critical issues to management to ensure allocation of resources and appropriate action is taken in a timely manner.
• Understand the trends and categorize issues to ensure proper follow up for recurrence prevention.
• Organize, format and share data that supports supply chain improvement initiatives.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain field, Bachelor's degree in business field, 1-2 years job experience. Minimum Experience: 0-4 years of experience in related supply chain field. Other Job-Specific Skills:

• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Supply Chain Knowledge
• Proficient Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Interest in Data and Analytics

Working Conditions

• Office/Hybrid WFH (90/10) environment with periods of local & regional travel
• On-site work environment supporting the office at RO level
• 5 hours/week OT
• Limited travel to other Honda sites

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.