Our client is one of the world’s premier retail companies, and one of the top foreign brands in Japan. They have a large number of stores throughout Japan and continues to grow and expand.
They are currently looking for an IT Manager (Distribution), who will play a key role in the ongoing success of the organization.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This is a key operational position with responsibility for Warehouse Management System (WMS) optimization of the Japanese Distribution Center (JDC). Developing strong working relationships at JDC with JDC team, 3PL and the US IT team, to ensure that daily warehouse operation is being kept as projected capacity for both of inbound/outbound will be the priority.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Work with JDC team to support daily WH operation and future capability optimization.
-Work for WMS issues and failures with coordinating communications both of 3PL IT team and US IT in between to support DC operation.
-Understand the WMS structure, EDI interfaces and physical operational equipments (barcode label printer, material handling computer, sorter and RF guns) of DC to make sure impact on the issue or failure of those components.
-Build strong relationship with 3PL IT for WMS operational responsibility as a single point of contact at JDC for any system issue and requirement.
-Provide leadership, direction support from Japan for a global system operation and cooperate activities with US IT to contribute successful implementation.
-Develop strong and trusting relationships with business, IT partners and US counterpart at many levels of the organization
-Manage DC related applications to make sure the system landscape of supply chain with understanding of interfaces between the external applications if required.
-Understand risks, issues, opportunities and requirements of WMS and related applications to support strategic optimization planning for JDC which is led by JDC director.
-Provide regular status updates to Japan IT Director, both in oral and written manner.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Demonstrated ability to systematically gather relevant information from different sources to address an issue and make a prompt and insightful decision
-Demonstrated ability to build constructive business relationships and gain the trust of others
-Demonstrated ability to anticipate, mitigate, and resolve conflicts across workgroups
-Experience in developing and executing plans, meeting deadlines and operating under tight time constraints
-Demonstrated experience in making articulate and effective oral presentations to different audiences
-Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and build strong working relationships at all levels within the stakeholders
-Excellent interpersonal skills including analytical, problem solving, organizational, issue resolution, and customer relationship management
-Demonstrated ability to understand business models and operational risks
-Demonstrated ability to guide and support project managers, project teams, and business partners in solving complex issues across the entire project portfolio
-5+ years IT project management experience on mid - large project
-3+ years WMS support experience
-Good verbal and written communication skills both in English and Japanese a must to bridge between Japan IT and US IT for the portfolio visibility
-Utilization of project management skills and tools
-BS/BA degree, or equivalent work experience
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Knowledge of various information technologies and methodologies
-POS / Retail System experience is absolute plus
-Business processes and functions for consuming goods industry is plus
-International project experience desired
-PMP certification a plus
-Knowledge of IT governance desired
-MBA a plus
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They offer an energetic, dynamic work environment, and has a strong commitment to work life balance. In addition, they also offer excellent career progression opportunities and great salary for the right candidate.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization, who is one of the leaders in their industry. If you feel you are qualified for this position or would like to learn more details about this opportunity, please submit your resume immediately.
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