Main Responsibilities:
Fully responsible for Purchasing / Procurement / Planning functions for the goods handled in Japan for the domestic market and export requirement
Drive streamlining the processes with a focus on customer satisfaction and supply chain management objectives
Work with the management team and Global SCM team to keep rationalizing and developing operation processes Education and Experience:
University degree
Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement or Demand Planning, preferably in the machinery/machine parts industry Experience in S&OP process
Team management experience
Work experience in global and inter-cultural/diversified work environment
Skills and Requirements:
Excellent communicator
Outstanding negotiation skills even under tough situations
Strong strategic and analytical skills
Advanced technical/academic knowledge in Supply Chain processes
Solid operational and process management skills
Ability to lead, motivate and mentor the team, with proven leadership skills
Desire to improve and commit to achieve
Honesty and integrity
Technical knowledge in seal/packing (preferred)
Japanese: Native level / English: fluent