Purchase & Inventory Coordinator (Accessories & Apparel)

Share our passion:

Ever since our founder, Genichi Kawakami, established Yamaha Motor, it is our mission to give to ALL our customers KANDO. Not only with our products but also to our employees. KANDO is a Japanese word to express the feeling of deep satisfaction and excitement you get when you encounter something of exceptional value, quality, and performance.

You have the opportunity to be part of the Yamaha family.

For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a Purchase and Inventory Coordinator in the Parts and Accessories Division.

About the role:

In your role you will help improve the delivery performance and the information quality of the suppliers, to achieve suitable allocation levels towards the market and to optimize the stock levels. Contribute to Purchasing excellence, together with the team, by strengthening the relationship with your stakeholders and increasing the process efficiency.

Part of your job will be to evaluate, develop, train (improve), and control suppliers, according to the operational requirements and prior conditions of the YME warehouse operation.
You will participate in projects arising out of the Purchase & Inventory Department, or out of the aftersales Divisions, with the goal of looking after the P&I interests in these projects, in order to optimize the allocation and stock levels.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely collection and analysis of necessary information from suppliers and the YME product planning;
• Verify and update fit-up rates and forecasts from the sales team;
• Determine initial order quantities;
• Define, place, and maintain replenishment orders;
• Coordinate, analyse, and predict the demand for Yamaha products (during the product life cycle);
• Establish the parameters in the stock management system by (demand/supply) analysis or supply chain anticipation and keep these updated;
• Determine items to be discontinued and quantities to be eventually scrapped.

About You!

An experienced and motivated colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You have a strong interest in two-wheelers and/or technology. You are a humble team player, who is willing to learn and is not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lie close to your heart.

What do you bring?

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field;
• A minimum of 5 years of business experience in the field of inventory management;
• You can work accurately and have strong analytical skills in relation to product demand;
• You are a self-starter and able to manage your duties and prioritize;
• Fluency in English is a must;

About Yamaha Motor:

Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of Yamaha Motor products in the European marketplace, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles and scooters, marine outboard engines, Wave runner water vehicles, 4-wheel All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s), golf cars, snowmobiles, and generators.

What’s in it for you?

• A diverse and international environment;
• We offer you the opportunity to work from home, of course, this includes working from home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office;
• Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and, 28 days off to enjoy as you please;
• 13th-month payment and you will participate in our Bonus Program;
• Pension scheme;
• Learning and development opportunities;
• Discount on Yamaha products;
• Your first contract will be a temporary contract, but with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract;
• We support you in getting your motor or boat license;
• Try out our newest models via our private lease plan and staff bike program;
• Free fruits are available in our office;
• You can enjoy breakfast/ lunch in our own restaurant "The Three Forks" at the office;
• Get to know your colleagues during our company/team events and monthly afternoon drinks.

Contact:
Sounds interesting? We are looking forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter.
You can apply by using the LinkedIn apply button!
For more information about the recruitment process please contact us at recruitment@yamaha-motor.nl.

Note, an assessment will be part of our procedure.

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