Inventory Specialist- 3rd Shift

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What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint."

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

The Supply Chain Operations Department is responsible for the oversight, standardization, and technical leadership of the internal material handling operations at the Honda automobile powertrain and final assembly sites across North America. Specifically, the Inventory Specialist role will support inventory analysis and decision making with our contracted logistics companies, other Supply Chain management Departments, and the manufacturing plant, such as Assembly, Bumper Paint, Paint, Weld. This analysis covers inventory within the entire facility and supporting warehouses / trailer yards. Additional functions support onsite physical inventory activity when needed along with New Model and buildout activities.

Key Accountabilities

  • Maintain accuracy of systems required to support production (operation standards, parts, Global Consolidation Center System, Global Production Control System) through simple inventory discrepancy analysis and validate department readiness to assure manufacturing achievement.
  • Review/maintain daily reports then go to the spot (Genba) to understand situation, support action for resolution of issues.
  • Support mass production build out and new model launch activity to ensure quality and accuracy of data with minimal supply chain impact for event/mass production readiness.
  • Manage and execute project related activity through Specified Action Plan (SAP) to ensure project strategy and activity is completed in a comprehensive and timely manner for project success, including capturing successes and failures into future models.
  • Participate in department initiatives such as business plan, FSI (loss elimination) to gain or share knowledge, promote continuous improvement and foster engagement.
  • Develop and maintain professional communication networks with other facilities to share best practice, reduce duplicate workload, and collaboration activity.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications: Business Related Degree or equivalent relevant work experience
Minimum Experience: 0-2 years of related experience in inventory management role/manufacturing experience
Other Job-Specific Skills:
  • Critical problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks/ projects in order of importance.
  • Solid organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Understanding of parts flow, logistics, and delivery systems from a production aspect.
Working Conditions
  • Open office environment
  • Overtime hours required based on manufacturing schedule/build out/NM Launch
  • Alternate shift times may be required based on business need to support manufacturing
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:
  • Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
  • Paid Overtime
  • Regional Bonus (when applicable)
  • Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
  • Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Career Mobility
  • Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
  • Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings:
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
  • Lifestyle Account
  • Childcare Reimbursement Account
  • Elder Care Support
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Community Service and Engagement Programs
  • Product Programs


Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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