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ロジスティクス&プランニングマネージャー/ Logistics and Planning Manager

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An international manufacturing company is looking for a Logistics and Planning Manager. The selected candidate will oversee factory logistics operations and production planning to ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the factory logistics and planning team to meet customer orders and ensure service excellence
  • Collaborate with the production manager to optimise production planning and minimise waste
  • Develop team capabilities with a focus on back-up and succession planning
  • Participate in daily production meetings to align with factory operations
  • Drive World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives to reduce logistics and planning losses
  • Manage warehouse operations, including inventory governance, goods receipt, delivery, and documentation
  • Create and manage monthly capacity and production plans aligned with factory and cluster schedules
  • Schedule orders based on factory capacity, constraints, project schedules, and customer ETD requests
  • Maintain planning master data in systems like P2 Planning, APO, and SAP
  • Manage operational reallocations between factories

Requirements:

  • More than 4 years of operational experience in logistics or production planning
  • People coordination experience from a senior specialist or similar role
  • Knowledge of factory production processes and product portfolio
  • Good understanding of WCM methods and their practical application
  • Strong supply chain knowledge, including understanding financial impacts
  • Proficient in production planning processes and tools
  • Skilled in material planning processes and tools
  • Proficient in logistics processes and tools

About the Company:

An international manufacturer of packaging products for foods and beverages with operations in more than 100 countries and a global workforce numbering in the tens of thousands. The company is well-known for safe, quality products achieved through their dedication to excellent customer service.

Keywords:

ロジスティクスマネジメント, 生産計画, 工場オペレーション, サプライチェーン, ワールドクラスマニュファクチャリング, 在庫管理, 倉庫管理, 製造業, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 6B7Z6N

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Logistics

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Shizuoka

Job Reference: 6B7Z6N-7083570F

Date posted: 2 July 2025

Consultant: April Shen