Demand Supply Planning Manager

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Job details

Company overview

We are a manufacturer of health-related products. We were established through the integration of the consumer division of a global medical devices and pharmaceuticals company and its group companies that provide medical and health-related products. We primarily focus on skincare and are increasing our presence in the domestic doctor’s cosmetics market. Additionally, we are involved in the planning, development, manufacturing, and sales of consumer goods, cosmetics, health foods, and beauty devices.

Responsibilities

The Planning Manager is responsible for providing leadership and guidance on demand and supply planning processes, developing appropriate planning processes and systems, and partnering cross functionally to develop solutions to a variety of problems. You will also be responsible for managing staff and building effective relationships with key suppliers and internal/external client groups:
Main responsibilities:

• Drive 50:50 Forecasting and IBP processes within franchise team, partnering with other key stakeholders in Demand Management and AP supply chain to achieve optimal outcomes for the franchise.
• Ensure that IBP contributes to a robust sales and marketing business planning process.
• Ensure all key stakeholders within the business franchise are knowledgeable and compliant regarding key processes that contribute to customer service within the business.
• Drive the forecast review process within the franchise team, partnering with other key stakeholders in Demand Management and APSC, to achieve optimal outcomes for the franchise.
• Collaborate with the local Sub Con Planner to ensure optimal customer service and inventory outcomes for locally reworked product.
• Identify and drive tactical intervention opportunities for APSC and the business resulting in service recovery in instances where customer expectations would otherwise not be met.
• Analyze reasons for service failures. Recommend and drive initiatives to prevent future occurrences.
• Agree appropriate safety stock parameters with regional SC to ensure customer service levels are met with responsible levels of inventory.
• Systematically review inventory related opportunities with the business, to ensure that the business derives maximum financial return on its inventory.
• Partner with NPI project management and APSC team to ensure timeliness of completion of NPI executions.
• Serve as the Supply Chain representative within the relevant JP Franchise Team.
• Collaborate and partner with other functional representatives to develop franchise strategies, initiatives and goals that are congruent with overall business strategies.
• Communicate with APSC to drive supply chain capabilities against the business priorities and with the business to ensure congruence of demand generation activities with supply chain capabilities.
• Lead and manage a team of professionals to ensure successful execution of plans
• In partnership with own manager, take personal accountability for own professional development.
• Develop subordinate/s and other members within functional team to produce capable supply chain managers for the future.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience in a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of direct management experience
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects/initiatives
• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Syndicated data experience
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex business data
• Ability to manage conflict and negotiate successfully
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite applications, sales database, and web applications
• Direct experience in customer interfaces, such as sales or sales management, is essential
• Native level of Japanese and business level of English

Preferred qualifications:

• Proven track record of success in strategic planning and execution
• Experience in IBP is a plus
• Prior experience within CPG industry is required, with additional non-CPG experience preferred
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Broad experience across sales, operations, trade, and category, shopper and eCommerce roles is preferred.
• Strong analytical background is preferred
• Proven ability to influence decision-making at Top-to-Top levels within and across organizations, both internally and externally
• Ability to lead effectively through ambiguity, conflict and complexity
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Salary

9 - 12 million yen

Location

Tokyo