Company Overview
Panasonic is a pioneering technology company specializing in electric batteries, consumer lifestyle innovations, smart mobility, sustainable energy, and integrated supply chain solutions.
For over 100 years, Panasonic has been driven by a core mission—to contribute to society by enhancing lives and shaping a better world.
Responsibilities – Panasonic SCM Planner
Panasonic Procurement Corporation of America (PPA), headquartered in Torrance, California, collaborates with Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) and Tesla, Inc. at the Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada—one of the largest advanced battery manufacturing facilities in the world. Panasonic produces cylindrical lithium-ion cells to meet the battery demands of Tesla, Inc., supporting large-scale electric vehicle production.
Additionally, Panasonic is expanding its footprint by constructing a new manufacturing plant near Kansas City, Kansas, as part of its mid-term growth strategy leading into 2030. To prepare for this, PPA is establishing procurement processes and logistics infrastructure to support operations at this new facility.
At PPA, our mission is to drive Operational Excellence as the procurement platform for Panasonic Group in North America. We do this by leveraging expertise in global supply chain management, ensuring seamless procurement operations, buy-and-sell functions, logistics, supplier development, and delivering innovative solutions to overcome procurement challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Operations Management
- Understand customer needs and optimize procurement functions to maximize efficiency across Panasonic factories.
- Monitor inventory levels and purchase orders, ensuring smooth supplier negotiations, logistics coordination, and on-time deliveries.
- Manage and analyze logistics costs and operational expenses to align with business objectives.
- Oversee invoice processing to ensure timely payments to suppliers, freight providers, and warehouses.
Solution Development
- Identify opportunities to enhance and expand global procurement strategies for raw materials, components, and devices.
- Establish strong communication with business associates, suppliers, logistics partners, and customers, fostering a problem-solving mindset.
Data Management & Administration
- Maintain master data records for customers, vendors, and products, including pricing, order quantities, and delivery lead times.
- Ensure the timely collection of receivables from customers.
- Support SQL database maintenance for supply chain operations, collaborating with supervisors.
- Collect and analyze logistics data to drive continuous process improvement.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- 3-5+ years of experience in global procurement or data management preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business or Computer Science preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
- Knowledge of SQL, Python, or other coding skills is highly desirable.