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Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies, Inc. (ORT) is a global leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics systems and services. We develop social needs driven solutions for the global automation market. Our robotics systems provide unmatched performance and economic value throughout the production lifecycle, enabling customers to achieve precision, quality and productivity in their assembly, handling and packaging processes in a safer and greener environment.

We develop new electronics, mechanics and software for an exceptionally broad spectrum of robots - including autonomous mobile robots, articulated robots, parallel link robots, and more. Our product development teams have a passion for innovation, and a record of accomplishment of developing successful products for the global market, and revolutionize interaction between human and machine!

ORT is subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $8 billion global technology company celebrating more than 90 years of success.

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing and Planning Manager to lead our Supply Chain and Production Planning organizations. You will drive the Supplier Management, Production scheduling, and Shipping/Receiving functions for the business. You will ensure customer forecast alignment with production capability, Manage Supply chain effectiveness, and coordinate NPI activities for the Operations team.

Our Commitment to Employees:

• Training and Career Development Program to give employees a learning path with the necessary tools and resources they need to help build their career at Omron.
• Great financial opportunities with competitive compensation, immediate 401k match with 100% vesting, profit sharing, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.
• Community Programs that includes activities with local non-profit organizations and a Matching Gift Program.
• Work-Life Balance with Flexible Work Arrangements, Flexible Work Hours, and Sick/Vacation/Holiday Pay.
• Wellness Programs such as Walking Contests, Nutritional Learning Sessions, On Site Flu shots or Health Screenings, etc.
• Education Assistance Program.

Responsibilities:

• Work with suppliers and Omron legal teams to implement supplier agreements and non-disclosure agreements, maintaining strong supplier relationships and driving improvement in the areas of quality, cost, delivery, and Inventory levels.
• Manage global supplier base as a tool for development teams to ensure the best quality, cost, delivery and compliance from the early stage of Product Development
• Manage and lead transfer of manufacturing projects/products related to supply chain to global Omron locations
• Provide timely support to Omron global factories on sourcing of parts for production, management of inventory, and changes in customer demand.
• Establish and monitor ERP planning system parameters, including safety stock levels, Kanban, finished goods, spares and raw material inventories.
• Lead Master Production Schedule meetings and ensure material availability for projected finished product demand and spares.
• Work with Production, Purchasing and Sales Operations to achieve on time delivery targets through optimum inventory levels.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support product end of life cycle material planning.
• Ensure Inventory accuracy and Internal Control compliance by managing regular cycle count of WIP, Finished Goods and Raw Materials.
• Prepare and manage factory lead-time for all products and align with sales operation, planning, production and supply chain.
• Mentor, coach and develop team bench strength by focusing on most critical priorities, measuring progress and ensuring accountability against metrics.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of Managerial experience in Purchasing & Planning Management in a Manufacturing environment with ten (10) years of experience in Procurement, Planning, Inventory control and demand management.
• Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization, with minimal supervision
• Customer focused, able to collaborate and influence others to drive actions to meet business needs while maintaining a positive, professional outlook
• Strong organizational skills, ability to thrive in a matrixed organization
• Ability to deal effectively with pressure, multiple tasks, deadlines, and rapidly changing priorities
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills.
• Occasional travel may be required
• Experience with JDE ERP is preferred
• APICS/CPM Certification is preferred

Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The annual salary range for this role in California is $140,000 - $170,000 a year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. This position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus program. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.