Main Responsibilities:
Communication and negotiation touch point to / with Sales, Finance, Marketing team.Cascade down the sales forecast and company budget to each DMP planners.Monitor stock availability to maintain proper stock level.Ensure monthly sales forecast input into APO (SAP system).Ensure and update all stock status (outside and inside of Japan).Creating reports to Asia Pacific Supply Chain Department (SFA, SLOB etc).Ensure that the DMP planners input APO with the correct numbers aligned to the sales forecast and company budget.Ensure “Product Memo” creating process and check each detail format.Identify the key contributors or potential successors in the team.Project lead, if any.Deliverables:
International demand planning reports, such as SFA reports, SLOB reports, and so on.Domestic demand planning reports, such as “weekly out of stock risk SKUs”.Timely order placement / well-coordinated shipping schedule.Stock analysis from SKU to Brand group level.Detailed product spec knowledge, including label validation process and rework operation.Profile
EDUCATION:University graduate or higher
Languages:Japanese native and advanced business English. (Fluent conversational and writing)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & KNOW-HOW:
- Minimum 5 years work experience in areas related to supply chain for consumer goods, operations planning, or manufacturing.
- Experience on demand forecasting or sales forecasting.
- Minimum 2 years team management experience.
- Supply chasing experience is mandatory.
- Related warehouse operation management such as rework product would be a plus.
TECHNICAL & MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
- Excellent Reporting and presentation capability.
- Proficient Excel skills (fx, pivot, etc).
- SAP experience
Personal & interpersonal skills:
- Excellent Communication skills across cross functions.
- Problem solving / Initiative.
- Meticulous/Analytical, accurate and attention to details.
- Ability to work under pressure/tight schedules.
- Demonstrated team management success. Able to prioritize time/tasks.
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