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Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

What's the VIE Forvia Program all about?
The VIE Program of Forvia is an international young graduate program , which enables young graduates native from the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28 to work for one of our subsidiary around the world !
Business France , the French agency for international business development, is in charge of all the administrative procedures of your assignment. For further information, please visit the following links: and

PLEASE NOTE : as part of your international development, you cannot perform a VIE in the country of your citizenship .

What will be your main missions?

We are looking for an  Programs Logistic VIE  who will provide support to the  Japan , and who will be based in Yokohama 

Here are the main responsibilities of this role:  

• Create and maintain MIFD map
• Develop the Logistics hypotheses
• Study the logistics costs  associated with the processes
• Validate the hypothesis of Logistics costing
• Integrate the strategy mid-term for logistics and production coordination
• Be the primary contact for the customer and suppliers regarding the logistics of the project
• Participate in the project review meetings
• Define the storage requirements
• Control the implementation of the logistics means
• Define the specifications of the preliminary packaging for mass production
• Develop the packaging prototypes with our suppliers
• Prepare the specifications for the Purchasing Department

Your profile and competencies to succeed

What you need to join us?

• English language is mandatory. Japanese language is a plus.
• Master’s degree/Engineering diploma in supply chain

Who are we looking for?

• Innovation mindset and able to make proposals
• Able to drive multi-functional working teams
• Customer oriented (internal & external)
• Electronics understanding
• Computer skills
• Analysis skills
• Negotiation skills
• Eager to learn
• Open-minded, proactive and autonomous
• Able to provide “fresh eyes” on current organization
• Team player with an international mindset
• Knowledge of products and technology
• Supplier audit process and quality management

What we can do for you

• You will work within an international team full of energy;
• You will work on challenges that matter;
• You will find a strong emphasis on talent development and abundant opportunities for growth;
• You will have the autonomy to launch processes and to be accountable for them as a process owner;
• A powerful VIE community spirit within Forvians.

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.

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