North American Lighting, Inc.

Cycle Count Planner

North American Lighting, Inc.  •  $50k - $68k/yr  •  Illinois (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

Plans and execute cycle counts as outlined in the company cycle count procedure.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Plan daily cycle counts.

2. Execute daily cycle counts.

3. Investigate and locate lost inventory.

4. Coordinate count activities with area leaders in manufacturing and the warehouse to ensure all material is accounted for.

5. Escalate any non-conformances in part handling/inventory control.

6. Daily pass along with specific detail about issues with current days counts.

7. Adjust shared source items per current adjustment practices.

8. Evaluate materials on a semi-annual basis and provide recommendations for changes in cycle count frequency

9. Investigate root cause of cycle count variance and collaborate with the corresponding stakeholders to implement and validate countermeasures

10. Assist planners, supervisors, or manager on urgent issues as they arise.

11. Escalate significant losses immediately.

12. Support department kaizen activities.

13. Performs all other duties as required.

Requirements

1. Meets the following Education and Experience requirements
a. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline, plus 0 to 2 years of related experience in manufacturing functions; OR
b. Associate Degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline, plus 2 to 4 years of related experience in manufacturing functions; OR
c. HS Diploma or GED, plus 4 to 6 years of related experience in manufacturing functions
Experience with Plex and Problem Solving Training is preferred

2. Strong knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
a. Clerical and administrative skills
b. Organizational and planning skills
c. Mathematical and analytical skills
d. Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
e. Computer skills — proficient using standard business software (including MS Office)
f. Written and verbal communications skills
g. Interpersonal skills – ability to work and function in a team environment and to confidently interact with individual at all levels of authority

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $68,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications, and the career level at which the position is filled.

At North American Lighting

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requisition ID: 21087

Location: Flora Plant

North American Lighting, Inc.

About North American Lighting, Inc.

North American Lighting, Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest Tier-1 automotive exterior lighting supplier in North America. As the market share leader for both headlamps and signal lamps, NAL provides lamp assemblies to virtually all automotive manufacturers, some of the largest customers being Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford, Subaru and General Motors, just to name a few.

NAL was founded in 1983 by our parent company, Koito Manufacturing Co., a joint venture with two other automotive lighting suppliers. By 2001, Koito had purchased 100% ownership of NAL, which now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Koito group.

NAL’s nine facilities in North America combined with the global network of Koito Group Companies, uniquely positions the company to offer world-class advanced lighting technologies to its North American customers.

We operate according to kaizen management principles, which means we manage, measure and improve everything we do. NAL engineers work with the vehicle manufacturers from concept to product launch in tailoring lighting products to new model specifications. We offer world class benefits including health, life, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability. Help us transform the future in automotive lighting systems joining our team today at nal.com!

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Paris, IL
Year Founded
1983
Website
nal.com
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