MPPC Supervisor

Valeo

. Lead and manage the customer service and procurement teams for the site .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeOura • JapanSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management and production control, with a strong focus on SIOP and MPS processes, inventory optimization, and customer logistics coordination. Proficient in utilizing supply-chain improvement tools and methodologies to drive continuous process improvement and achieve production objectives.

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Supply Chain ManagementProduction ControlSIOP/MPS ProcessesTeam ManagementJapanese Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain Improvement ToolsProduction PlanningInventory ManagementLogistics CoordinationDemand ForecastingSAP ProficiencyProcess ImprovementKPI MonitoringComponent ProcurementShipping Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingHigh Stress ToleranceCommunicationNegotiationResilience

Tools & Technologies

EDIKanbanPull FlowMilk RunExternal Logistics Platforms

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustrySemiconductorsElectronic ComponentsGlobal Business ExperienceCross-Functional Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the customer service and procurement teams for the site
Define and monitor team KPIs and targets
Support implementation of supply-chain improvement tools and methods, including Pull flow, Kanban, EDI, and Milk run, with APU, Logistics, Purchasing, and VPS
Coordinate and manage site SIOP and MPS processes
Lead monthly SIOP and weekly MPS meetings
Identify internal and external bottlenecks and drive continuous process improvement
Ensure SIOP/MPS realism, consistency, procedural compliance, and site-load management
Coordinate actions with customers and critical resources such as suppliers and production lines to resolve bottlenecks
Optimize resources and inventory to achieve site production objectives
Track MPS realization and propose corrective actions based on component availability
Define inbound and outbound transportation plans with the External Flow Analyst
Manage customer product demand and site load
Coordinate customer logistics to issue sales forecasts, analyze demand variations, propose actions, and negotiate changes with customers
Update and analyze customer service rates
Manage cooperation and logistics issues with external logistics platforms
Ensure customer-demand data is entered into SAP for SIOP and MPS
Monitor delivery performance, daily shipments, and production priorities with APU, taking corrective action as needed
Manage returnable-container availability with customers
Measure customer and supplier service rates and propose service-level improvement plans
Manage and coordinate procurement to achieve required MPS service rates and inventory levels
Lead stock-reduction actions and monitor inventory targets
Lead Logistics/Purchasing meetings and follow up action plans
Propose supplier logistics protocols with the External Flow Analyst and Purchasing
Coordinate component inventory management against inventory targets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Practical experience in supply chain / production control
End-to-end production control and SCM experience from order management through production planning, work instructions, component procurement, shipping, and logistics
Approximately 10 years of practical experience at manager level; staff-level experience may also be considered
High stress tolerance and problem-solving skills for negotiating and coordinating unexpected disruptions involving customers and factories
Japanese: business level or higher
English: reading and writing level or higher
Ability to communicate and coordinate smoothly with production control departments and on-site personnel at Oura Plant
Ability to communicate with overseas sites via email and documents
Global business experience in the automotive industry preferred
Procurement or SCM experience involving semiconductors, automotive electronic parts, or electrical/electronic components preferred
Business-level English with fluent conversation preferred
Team management or cross-functional project leadership involving multiple sites preferred for manager hires
Resilient mindset and willingness to enjoy challenges preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multicultural environment valuing diversity and international collaboration
Career growth opportunities
Work with a global innovative automotive technology company
Opportunity to contribute to environmental sustainability initiatives