Job Description

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 globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Edwardsville, USA

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for an Analyst II to join our Distribution Center team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment, coordinating across multiple functions to ensure customer delivery requirements are consistently met. This role requires strong analytical skills, ownership of delivery performance, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What you will be doing:

• Analyze customer demand and inventory levels; create and manage internal orders in SAP

• Coordinate order preparation and release to the warehouse to meet delivery windows

• Monitor on-time delivery performance and ensure 100% customer delivery compliance

• Initiate and manage premium freight when necessary with proper approvals

• Transmit and monitor ASN accuracy; resolve errors and discrepancies

• Track and report customer delivery performance metrics; dispute ratings when appropriate

• Reconcile shipment discrepancies (DMR, RDR, RMO) and resolve issues

• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements (labeling, packaging, routing, EDI)

• Coordinate transportation requirements across internal teams and customers

• Follow up on incoming shipments and internal dependencies impacting delivery

• Act as liaison between customers and production control; support issue resolution

• Manage obsolescence and balance-out activities; apply FIFO and design level controls

• Maintain accurate system data for part setup and order processing

• Support engineering changes and communicate delivery impacts to customers

• Participate in customer and internal meetings; escalate issues when required

• Complete reports, metrics, and analysis to support operational performance

• Support forecasting, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Mentor and support other analysts; assist across carlines as needed

• Support health and safety policies

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or related field

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office tools

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

• Understanding of customer requirements and logistics processes

• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays as needed

• Ability to coordinate across teams and make decisions under pressure

What we can provide you:

• A collaborative environment focused on operational excellence

• Exposure to cross-functional supply chain and logistics operations

• Opportunities to develop analytical and leadership skills

• Supportive leadership and team environment

• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and business outcomes

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including 401K match and incentive opportunities

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.