サプライチェーンマネジャー(Supply Chain Manager)

Japan Req #456
Monday, January 6, 2025

Position Title: 

APAC Supply Chain Manager 

A Day in the Life

The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for supply chain and logistics functions including:

  • Material procurement
  • Production planning
  • Inventory control
  • Customer care
  • Logistics and distribution

 

They must ensure the best customer experience to external and internal customers while operating within company guidelines and ensuring that the needs of all customers are met in a timely, comprehensive manner. These duties include:

 

  • Managing Customer Orders and Order to Cash processes wing to wing
  • Leading the transactional customer experience from order management (order entry, order status communication, and invoicing) to directing calls for Mozarc assistance in Quality, Returns, Shipment Status, or other areas of need.
  • Creating integrated processes among internal functions (e.g., operations, purchasing and logistics) and outside customers and suppliers.
  • Planning and analyzing activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials.
  • Developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions.
  • Managing performance, developing talent, ensuring engagement and inclusion and directing the responsibilities of direct and dotted line reports.

 

Reporting Line

Senior Director of Global Supply Chain with Dotted line reporting to the Head of APAC


Must Have

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with executive leadership
  • Native level Japanese fluency
  • Business level or above English fluency
  • Citizen / resident status or work permit in Japan
  • Experience with several aspects of supply chain (logistics, planning, material management) with Customer Care Experience a MUST
  • Extensive ERP Experience
  • Requires a bachelors degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience.

Nice to Have

  • Masters or an advanced degree
  • Financial minor in education degree
  • Experience in Medical Device Industry
  • Experience with EDI and SAP S4
  • Lean, Six Sigma green or black belt certification
  • Able to prioritize in a constantly changing environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners.
  • Strong ability to think analytically while being efficient in executing tasks tactically.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Word).

 

Why Work with Us? 
Working here is highly rewarding – we have the privilege of helping kidney patients experience greater freedom, improved outcomes and a renewed passion for life. 

It’s essential our team members feel valued, supported and empowered too. That’s why we provide a comprehensive total rewards package and opportunities to grow, develop and give back to the communities where we live and work – helping you reach your potential and enjoy a career full of life-changing possibilities.

 

Physical Job Requirements 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Other details

  • Job Family CF Supply Chain Mgmt
  • Job Function Supply Chain
  • Pay Type Salary
  • Travel Required Yes
  • Required Education Master’s Degree
Location on Google Maps
  • Japan