A global food manufacturer is searching for an SCM Continuous Improvement Project Manager. The selected candidate will be driving transformation including sourcing optimization, process optimization, and digital transformation.
Description:
- This position plays a pivotal role in driving transformation in Company, including sourcing optimization, process optimization, and digital transformation. As a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager, he/she leads various global/local projects related to the supply chain, including new system installation and CI program lead. He/she is responsible for optimizing supply processes, analytical capability building, and supports improving supply KPIs.
- This position would be required to come to the Tokyo office at least 40% of the working days.
Responsibilities:
Analysis and CI (Continuous Improvement):
- Lead Japan sourcing strategy in collaboration with regional/global IE and business team. For a specific agenda, conduct a holistic analysis and propose the best scenario with a clear statement of pros and cons.
- Lead supply chain transformation initiatives to optimize end-to-end (sourcing to demand control) supply) value chain.
- Identify improvement opportunities to have effective and efficient processes in supply planning operations.
- Lead portfolio / SKU optimization process with the business team (MKTG/Sales/Finance).
- Improve COGS/earning of product portfolio, collaborating with the global team, sourcing unit, and MJ business teams.
- Contribute to achieve SCM KPI (service Leve, NQC, inventory cash, logistics cost), collaborating with other managers and members in the SCM division.
Digital Project Lead:
- Lead supply chain digital projects (both global/local driven), ensuring successful implementation and alignment with business objectives.
- Drive digital transformation (process automation and data analytics) in SCM, in collaboration with the DT team.
Team Engagement:
- Contribute to team engagement and talent development of the whole SCM team.
- Contribute to team engagement of the transformation team, driving the supply chain transformation as the team.
- Lead x-functional supply chain transformation projects (listed above) in an engaging way.
Contribution on work at Company:
- Drive a Productive Way of Working
- Seek, propose, improve, and innovate more effective and efficient ways of working in own area of responsibility in terms of when, where, and how to work.
- Articulate and escalate challenges and/or issues that require support from upper managers.
- Effectively understand each other genuinely. Actively listen to stakeholders and check for understanding. Deliver messages concisely by adjusting style and contents to meet the various needs of stakeholders.
- When any gaps are identified, demonstrate a proactive mindset and volunteer to tackle to solve them even beyond own responsibilities.
- Heighten perspective, collaborate and Influence beyond function and company level by utilizing own expertise area
- Demonstrate 5 Principles in daily work
Requirements:
Education & Professional Qualifications:
- BA
- English Advanced Level
- Japanese (JLPT N1 level)
Knowledge / Experience:
- More than 5 years of experience in supply chain management
- Experience in logistics management is a plus.
- Experience in project management with x-function, region/global team.
- SAP knowledge and any supply planning system are preferred
- Knowledge of PowerBI, and MS automation is a plus.
Key Leadership Competencies:
- Ensures Accountability
- Optimize Work Process
- Plans & Aligns
- Organizational Savvy
- Balances Stakeholders
- Manages Ambiguity
Key Functional Competencies & Technical Skills:
- Project Management
- Tech Savvy
- Change Management
Others:
Context and Scope:
- This role closely works with:
- Regional/global project team (including DT team)
- To deliver any region/global-driven projects.
- DT team
- To get guidance and support on any digital transformation program.
- Regional/global IE team, MKTG, R&D, Activity Management, Pipeline Planning Mgr
- To develop a sourcing strategy and proposal to meet business requirements.
- Pipeline Planning Manager, Demand Planning Manager, Logistics Manager, and Logistics Transformation Manager
- To drive continuous improvements in any supply chain processes.
- To support SCM KPI achievements.
- Senior Project Manager
- For all of the activities above.
Working Hours:
- 原則9:00-17:15（休憩60 分）
- 但し、フレックスタイム制を適用し、始業及び終業の時刻は従業員の決定に委ねる。
- 1 日の標準労働時間：7 時間15 分
- 所定労働時間を超える労働の有無：有り
- フレキシブルタイム：5 時から22 時
Benefits:
- Social Insurance (Health, Unemployment, Pension, etc.)
- Annual Leave, Retirement, Health and Welfare Programs, Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- 退職金：有 （確定拠出年金制度）
- 定年：満60歳に達した日の属する月の末日
- 自己都合による退職：原則として、最終出社予定日の1 ヶ月前までに退職願を提出する。
- 解雇：就業規則により規定
- 社会保険：健康保険、厚生年金、雇用保険、労災保険に加入する。
- その他保険：死亡・高度障害等の場合の任意団体保険
- 病気やけがで働けなくなった場合の団体長期障害所得補償保険
- その他：就業規則により規定
About the Company:
An international food manufacturer, this organisation provides a wide range of food products and confectionery consumed in locations across the world. With significant global reach and operations, this organisation is a multinational leader in its field.
Keywords:
プロジェクトマネジメント, サプライチェーン, トランスフォーメーション, デジタル, ロジスティクス, FMCG, 消費財, 外資系
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