Our Client is an FMCG company and a world leader in its industry. They are in over 150 countries accross the world, employing over 4500 people. They are looking for someone to develop and head their Supply chain function in Japan. Other than providing great career advancement opportunities, our client offers an inclusive work culture where every person's uniqueness is valued.
Responsibilities
1. Supply Chain Strategy & Planning
- Support financial targets by proactively manage any issues related to supply, stock, warehouse and logistics, and order processing
- Develop strategies for managing supply risk through identification, assessments and prioritization of risk in supply area and constraint planning
2. 3PL Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Monitor performance of 3PL warehouse, in terms of inventory accuracy, on-time delivery of inbound and outbound shipments, customs clearance, documents & data accuracy
- Develop and Implement inventory strategies which cater for markets needs
- Monitor Slow moving/ aged stock, collaborate with Commercial Leaders for depletion plan
3. Order Fulfillment & Logistics
- Monitor outbound orders and shipments, facilitate communications between 3PL warehouse and customers on all logistics matters to ensure timely shipments
4. People Development
- Ability to grow and develop direct report(s), focusing on teaching them to work toward solution-oriented initiatives and advancement of supply chain
- Serve as strategic thinker, helping to project outward on ways to grow and simplify the complexities of the supply chain and logistics workflow
- Ability to challenge the status quo and to teach the same for direct report(s)
- Serve as a strong coach and partner to both direct reports and peers
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Fluent in Japanese and English
- Good knowledge in Importation and Local Customs regulations, Logistics, S&D planning, Warehouse Management and Order Fulfillment
- Strong engagement and leadership skills with the ability to communicate well with stakeholders across various functions
Work- Life Balance
- Flexible working hours
- Remote work
- Discount on company products