Senior Inventory Controller | シニア在庫管理者

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Job details

Company overview

We specialize in the production and distribution of pet food. Our products are mainly for cats and dogs, and we develop high quality pet food with excellent nutritional balance. We emphasize scientific research and innovation to support the health and growth of animals. Our product lineup includes a variety of options for different ages, sizes, and health conditions. We also work closely with veterinarians and pet experts to develop products that incorporate the latest knowledge and technology. We also provide consumers with information and services that put the health and well-being of their pets first.

Responsibilities

The Senior Inventory Controller is responsible for maintaining a stable supply through:

• Forecasting of mid-long term warehouse utilization
• Developing strategies to ensure appropriate warehouse capacity based on the forecast of warehouse utilization
• Setting appropriate stock level for each product
• Establishing operational processes to balance inventories between warehouses in short term by collaborating with key stakeholders (Pillars, BP&O, Finance, Demand planning, Supply planning, Logistics operations, CS and factory operation team)

Main responsibilities:

• Develop company warehouse strategies to ensure appropriate warehouse capacity based on the forecast of warehouse utilization by taking initiative with logistics operation
• Control the short-term stock level among each warehouse to avoid out of stock by considering the cost of stock movement from warehouse to warehouse
• Optimize the stock management process among each warehouse by leading all end-to-end supply chain teams including supply planning, logistics operation, 3PL and CS.
• Establish appropriate inventory levels by closely working Pillars, Finance, demand planning, supply planning and logistics operations and review regularly
• Join S&OP processes as key participant to update warehouse capacity situation with action required and to support business activities
• Take the lead on mid-long term, supply stability action which is related to the Warehouse capacity and forecast of warehouse utilization. Periodically facilitate the communication session with the
• Pillar, BP&O, demand planning, supply planning and logistics operation and share the key points with transparency.
• Maintain the stock data between, Physical/ ERP / WMS to keep a data accuracy and take the initiative to follow-up on root causes analysis and work cross-functionally to work on the process improvement

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• In-depth experience in warehouse management
• Basic knowledge of finance and supply chain management
• Project management skills
• Cross-functional communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and data management skills
• Ability to negotiate with external stakeholders including 3PLs
• 3 - 5 years working experience in supply chain field

Preferred qualifications:

• 2+ years of working experience at a multinational company
• Working experience abroad

Salary

7 - 9 million yen

Location

Kanagawa