EN Assistant Manager, Sub-Region Planner, Nutrition and Health Japan

• Drive the S&OP planning process and ensure efficient and effective management of materials, collaborating closely with business partners to support their growth and success

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the corporate and SCM strategies, aligning efforts to provide high-quality and efficient service to business partners, while actively seeking opportunities for growth and success

• Strive for operational excellence by continuously enhancing end-to-end accountability, embracing new challenges and enhancing customer experiences through continuous improvement initiatives

• Coordinate and facilitate the S&OP cycle, overseeing demand planning, supply review and S&OP execution through strong collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

• Drive planning and material management activities, continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and embracing new challenges with the support of team members

• Manage capital cost by maintaining optimal stock levels to fulfill customers' demands, while effectively managing slow-moving stock

• Ensure compliance with GMP SOP, working closely with the regulatory team and logistics service providers to ensure smooth operations and meet GMP requirements

• Gather market intelligence through daily interactions with business partners, analyze the data, and share insights and ideas with the business as appropriate

• Proactively engage in regional and global projects SCM-related projects, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and outcomes

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end process, analyze SCM KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with team members, demonstrating an open mindset toward new ideas

• Support team members in day-to-day operations and troubleshoot issues by effective collaboration with relevant parties

1. Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years of experience in planning, material management, or a supply chain-related field. Regional and/or global experiences are highly valued

2. Interpersonal Skills and Collaboration:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and a collaborative attitude for effective collaboration with cross-functional, regional, and global teams

• Openness, continuous learning, and a collaborative mindset to foster teamwork

• Fluent in the local language and English to facilitate effective communication in diverse environments.

3. Adaptability and Efficiency:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize workloads, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated confidence in managing complex projects within supply chain management, including strategy, operations, and organizational aspects

4. Systems and Certifications:

• Working knowledge of SAP planning module or other ERP systems is required

• Holding an APICS certification would be considered an advantage