As part of DENSO’s North America Production Control Engineering (NAPCE) department. NAPCE serves DENSO’s North America Group Companies in support of Production Control & Logistics operations and systems.
Position Responsibilities:
Process Improvement & Training
- Oversee operations analysis to identify areas where the user and/or system can be improved. Identify best practices for standard jobs in North America with a focus to strengthen weak areas.
- Identify training opportunities and system improvements required to share the best practice across DENSO North American plants.
- Create and maintain user documentation (e.g. user manuals, training documents, etc.) for North America Production Control and Logistics operations and systems.
- Conduct user training to improve user knowledge and maximize the users’ ability to effectively use the systems and processes.
Inventory Optimization
Lead inventory reduction activities by monitoring inventory performance against targets, identifying excess inventory and root causes, driving process improvements to improve attainment and flow, coordinating cross-functional countermeasures, and ensuring inventory levels are aligned with customer demand, production stability, and company inventory objectives through regular review and continuous improvement activities.
Problem Solving
- Oversee Helpdesk type support for system issues related to user understanding. Work closely with North America Information Systems and users to troubleshoot critical system issues (e.g. customer orders & shipping, supplier orders, etc).
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science or Supply Chain Management
- 0-3 years of related experience
- Preferred experience in production planning, material planning, supply chain management, customer ordering/shipping, inventory management, warehouse management and supply chain risk management.
Required Skills:
- Improvement mindset based on the views of other DENSO Group Companies in North America from user's perspective to gain benefit
- Strong ability to lead and negotiate with other DENSO Group Companies.
- Strong documentation skills to assist DENSO Production Control standardization
Benefits Summary:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD, and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance Programs such as Legal, Identity Theft, Critical Illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.
Annual Salary: $73,000 - $91,000
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or Supply Chain Management
- 0-3 years of related experience
- Experience in production planning, material planning, supply chain management, customer ordering and shipping, inventory management, warehouse management, or supply chain risk management
- Ability to lead and negotiate with DENSO Group Companies
- Strong documentation skills for production control standardization
- Improvement mindset focused on user perspectives and cross-company benefits
DENSO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DENSO and has not been reviewed or approved by DENSO.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs through a major carrier, telemedicine, and chronic‑condition programs bundled with enrollment. On‑site family health centers at select locations add convenient primary care and pharmacy access for eligible members.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program uses automatic enrollment with a straightforward dollar‑for‑dollar company match on initial contributions and an annual true‑up via a recognized recordkeeper. Auto‑increase and the potential for discretionary employer contributions reinforce long‑term savings support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness incentives can reduce medical premiums, and resources span musculoskeletal care, weight management, digestive health, and behavioral health at no additional cost when enrolled. Site‑based amenities like on‑site care, fitness options, and tuition reimbursement expand lifestyle value where available.
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What We Do
DENSO is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers with a 75-year history of providing advanced automotive systems and technology to automakers worldwide. While our products are featured on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today, we're also looking to innovate beyond automotive so we can maximize how we support the evolving needs of society. Globally, we have 158,000 employees, including 27,000+ in North America, working together every day to pursue our Two Great Causes: Green -- which represents our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 through our products, processes and facilities; and Peace of Mind -- which focuses on developing solutions for safer and more seamless experiences across society. Together, they help us pursue our mission of contributing to a better world.
