Principal System Analyst

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Job details

Company overview

Our client is a leading global pharmaceutical company committed to enhancing health and quality of life. With a significant presence in Japan, the firm operates from its Tokyo branch with over 1,500 dedicated employees.

Globally, the company employs over 58,000 people and has a footprint in more than 130 countries. The focus is on research and development in key therapeutic areas, including respiratory, cardiovascular, and oncology, driving innovation and excellence across its extensive pipeline of therapies.

Responsibilities

As a member of the IT team focused on Supply Chain and based in Japan, you are responsible for both supporting current operations as well as building new solutions locally in Japan and globally in collaboration with colleagues worldwide. You will be involved in both business and technology discussions to share your views on ways to optimize our way of working while ensuring operational stability, sustainability, and compliance. You are empowered with high level of autonomy to exercise critical thinking and act proactively. Main responsibilities:

• Business Consultancy
  • Develop deep understanding of local business environment and business needs.
  • Actively partner with others to drive standardization, global solutions, and best practices.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders and act as a trusted technology advisor.
• Technology Expertise
  • Service/Solution Development (design, architecture, implementation etc.)
  • System Support (maintenance, optimization, 3rd level support)
  • Monitor industry trends and best practices and actively participate in global technology discussions as an SME.
• Collaboration
  • Work across cultures, geographies, functions, and organization levels.
  • Champion agile methods and efficiency.
  • Act as a change agent through collaboration and inclusion.
  • Strong customer focus.
• Management & Mentoring
  • Manage projects.
  • Steer external partners/vendors.
  • Ensure system compliance.
  • Mentor team members.
  • Inspire others to reach their full potential.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• 5+ years of application support experience in plant/logistics area.
• Solid experience in SAP WM/MM or EWM, including business process & system design/configuration.
• Strong project management and vendor management skills.
• Keen interest in current and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrates rapid and continuous learning.
• Comfortable with ambiguity.
• Has the drive to achieve.
• Pursues initiatives with energy and persistence even in the face of challenges.
• Confident to try things that have not been done before.
• Has the emotional intelligence and adaptability to thrive in any environment.
• Familiarity with the Japanese market, culture, and business practices.
• Cross-cultural competency paired with fluent language skills in Japanese and English.

 Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in regulated environment.

Salary

9 - 14 million yen

Location

Tokyo