YAZAKI Corporation

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Project Manager, Gen Proj/Prog Mgmt Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on. Location Canton, MI, USA POSITION SUMMARY Operate as a liaison between business unit, functional groups, and Operational Governance within YNCA to coordinate and implement Production Control processes and solutions related to SAP deployment. Understand business practices and requirements to ensure that sustainable processes are delivered and implemented. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Project Planning • Monitor and communicate project status against project plan • Ensure PCD requirements and constraints are captured and priorities in SAP project scope formulations • Participate in the planning, preparation, and evaluation of project plans related to implementation of business processes; including the evaluation of risk management, staffing impact, and cost/schedule/sustainability trade-offs • Lead projects through identification and evaluation of system and communicate changes to all levels • Initiate appropriate corrective actions to problems and exceptions arising in the project Enterprise Process Development • Manage PCD-related process definition documentation for demand receipt, demand analysis, forecasting, replenishment • Develop or support development of PCD-related procedures • Establish key metrics SAP Programming and Process Deployment • Ensure development of process in SAP • Manage security and composite role • Develop SAP testing and training for PCD processes • Deploy SAP processes related to PCD by leading application of process changes and procedures • Ensure development, validation, and implementation of SAP development objects • Ensure development and implementation of Enterprise Project Management projects Minimum Requirements Degree Requirements: Bachelors degree in Business or related Supply Chain Management field or the equivalent combination of education and experience Certification Requirements: PMI certification preferred Previous Experience: Minimum of 5 – 7 years experience, along with project management experience Travel Requirements: Some domestic and international travel is required On Call Requirements: As needed during peak times Physical Requirements: Office position – primarily sedentary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disability to perform the essential functions Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.