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| Hiring Company | Pharmaceutical Company |
| Location | Tokyo - 23 Wards |
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 9 million yen ~ Negotiable, based on experience |
As a Supply Chain Planning Manager, responsible for overseeing planning and supply operations across a complex manufacturing and distribution network.
Lead the integrated planning process and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align supply plans, inventory strategies, and operational execution.
Develop production and inventory plans to maintain target stock levels and ensure efficient order fulfillment from demand receipt through customer delivery.
Coordinate production and delivery schedules with internal and external manufacturing partners to achieve service, inventory, and supply objectives.
Identify, assess, and mitigate supply risks through proactive planning and close collaboration with key stakeholders.
Oversee procurement activities, material availability, and manufacturing execution to support business requirements.
Monitor inventory exposure and excess stock risks, implement mitigation plans, and manage associated approval processes.
Partner with functions such as commercial, finance, quality, regulatory, and operations teams, as well as external suppliers and manufacturing partners, to ensure smooth supply chain execution.
Lead planning and coordination activities related to product launches, transfers, network changes, and other supply chain projects.
Support ERP and planning system activities, including master data maintenance, purchasing transactions, and data governance processes.
Facilitate regular cross-functional planning reviews and supply meetings, as well as coordination with regional and global stakeholders, to support effective decision-making and ensure a stable supply of products.
This role is responsible for driving end-to-end supply chain planning, improving cross-functional alignment, and maintaining reliable product availability while balancing service, inventory, and operational objectives.
Employee Benefits:
Comprehensive social insurance coverage (health insurance, employee pension, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance)
Annual health checkups
Defined Contribution (DC) pension plan
Self-development and professional development support programs
Childcare leave and family caregiving leave programs
| Minimum Experience Level | Over 3 years |
| Career Level | Mid Career |
| Minimum English Level | Business Level |
| Minimum Japanese Level | Business Level |
| Minimum Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Visa Status | Permission to work in Japan required |
Required Experience & Skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational activities, projects, and business initiatives are delivered accurately and on schedule.
Experience in supply planning, production planning, inventory planning, demand planning, or related supply chain functions.
Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination skills gained through collaboration with regional/global teams, external partners, and internal business functions.
Experience within industries involving physical products, such as manufacturing, distribution, retail, consumer goods, or related sectors.
Understanding of supply chain operations, including inventory management, purchasing, logistics, and international trade processes.
Preferred Experience, Competencies & Qualifications
Experience in a regulated industry such as healthcare, life sciences, medical technology, consumer products, or industrial manufacturing.
Familiarity with ERP systems, planning tools, and master data management processes.
Experience supporting product launches, product transfers, supply chain transitions, or network optimization initiatives.
Professional certification in supply chain, operations, procurement, or related disciplines.
Knowledge of demand planning, inventory optimization, or sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes.
Experience working within a regional or global business environment and collaborating across multiple functions and locations.
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 9 million yen ~ Negotiable, based on experience |
| Industry | Other |