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デマンドプランナー/ Demand Planner

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An international pharmaceutical firm is looking for a Demand Planner. The selected candidate will manage demand planning, inventory control, logistics coordination, vendor management, and compliance-driven supply chain operations. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the S&OP cycle and develop 36-month consensus demand forecasts
  • Manage replenishment planning, shipment scheduling, stock transfers, and supply risk mitigation
  • Support product launches, discontinuations, SKU changes, and lifecycle-related supply planning
  • Coordinate inbound transportation, domestic delivery, and logistics issue resolution
  • Oversee 3PL operations, vendor performance, GDP/GMP compliance, audits, and corrective actions
  • Maintain SAP master data, prepare KPI reports, support system updates, and drive process improvements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 3 years of experience in demand planning
  • More than 3 years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning and/or logistics
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Business level in English (CEFR B2+); native level Japanese (JLPT N1)

Preferred requirements:

  • Possess valid APICS – CPIM, CSCP, CLTD qualification
  • Possess valid IBF – Cert. Professional Forecaster or Advanced Cert. Professional Forecaster qualification
  • Possess valid Micro-Master Programs (Supply Chain Management) qualification

About the Company:

An international pharmaceutical firm that develops innovative healthcare solutions to improve patients’ lives. With several locations across the world, this company offers excellent career opportunities.

Keywords:

サプライチェーン, 物流, ロジスティクス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 3BZAMD

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Logistics

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥13,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: English - Business level

Second Language: Japanese - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 3BZAMD-0F262CF8

Date posted: 24 June 2026

Consultant: Risane Rizvi