Production Planning

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Job details

Company overview

Our client is a leading company in automotive technology innovation, focusing on the development of high-precision automotive parts and systems. We specialize in utilizing "Level 4" autonomous driving technology to support long-distance logistics in Japan. We provide customized solutions using cutting-edge technology and are dedicated to improving quality control and production efficiency. We are advancing the project to realize trunk transportation services with autonomous trucks, combining the comprehensive power of a major Japanese trading company with AI technology.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a production planner for self-driving trucks, which aims to realize trunk line transportation with self-driving trucks and to support the logistics of Japan. You will be in charge of preparing development and business vehicles for the market expansion of transportation services using self-driving truck technology.
Main responsibilities:

• Based on the business plan, collaborate with other departments such as technology development, purchasing and procurement to research and select contractors for modifying autonomous vehicles.
• Based on the business plan and communication with vehicle and body manufacturers, we will coordinate with other departments such as technology development and logistics planning to formulate a production plan for autonomous trucks.
• Purchasing services such as outsourcing the modification of autonomous vehicles based on production plans, etc.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Experience in production preparation and production management
• Communication skills to build good relationships with internal departments and external partners
• Document creation skills (experience using MS365 or G suite)

Preferred qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of large trucks and body construction
• Work experience at a car importer, car dealer or body manufacturer
• Language skills: Japanese (N1 level equivalent), English (daily conversation/business level)

Salary

4 - 8 million yen

Location

Tokyo