Head of Material Support & Logistics

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Job details

Company overview

The company provides advanced mobility and transportation-related solutions to corporate and public sector customers. In addition to its products, it offers maintenance, technical support, and training services to ensure safe and efficient operations. Leveraging its technical expertise, the company also contributes to the development of social infrastructure and public services.

Responsibilities

■Position Overview
Lead the Material Support & Logistics function in Japan, overseeing supply chain operations, spares and repairs order administration, warehousing, procurement, and distribution activities.
This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes, and leading a team of approximately 20 professionals across multiple functions.

■Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Material Support & Logistics function in Japan
• Oversee supply chain operations, logistics, warehousing, and distribution activities
• Manage spares and repairs order administration processes
• Lead MRO supply operations and inventory management
• Oversee procurement activities for both aerospace and indirect categories
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor service levels, inventory performance, and operational KPIs
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across global teams
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 20 employees
• Implement process optimization and organizational improvement initiatives

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Requirements

■Required Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management and spare parts order administration
• Knowledge of the aerospace industry and related customer support operations
• Experience using SAP for order administration and supply chain processes
• Experience with warranty management, spare parts, and repair operations
• Experience managing budgets and KPIs through reporting and dashboard tools
• Professional proficiency in English

■Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Airbus Helicopters (AH) organizations, directorates, and support networks
• Japanese language proficiency

Salary

11.5 - 15 million yen

Location

Tokyo