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変革担当シニアマネージャー/ Transformation Senior Manager

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A global supply chain solutions company is looking for a Senior Manager, Operations Transformation & Performance Management. The selected candidate will drive operational transformation, performance improvement and cross-functional delivery of business and financial targets. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive PMO governance, execution tracking and operational transformation
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to deliver business targets under the Financial Performance Program
  • Deliver EBITDA improvement and financial performance targets
  • Implement transformation initiatives and track realised benefits against approved business cases
  • Improve asset utilisation, crate turn rates and depot and Service Center productivity
  • Drive transportation cost reductions and maintain executive stakeholder satisfaction

Requirements:

  • 8-12 years of experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or business transformation
  • Experience steering operational transformation initiatives and delivering measurable business results through data-driven problem solving
  • Prior project and program leadership experience in complex organisations
  • Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders across multiple business functions
  • Previous operational transformation experience
  • Business level Japanese and English (German is a plus)

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience working alongside global consulting firms on transformation programmes
  • Prior consulting, business transformation, operations excellence, or strategic PMO experience
  • Proven returnable packaging, logistics, or supply chain operations experience
  • Proficient in SAP, Power BI, or other analytics platforms
  • Possess valid Lean Six Sigma certification
  • Possess valid Project Management Professional or Prince2 certification (Projects in Controlled Environments)

About the Company:

A global supply chain solutions company providing reusable packaging and logistics services that help businesses transport fresh produce, food and other goods efficiently. Employees benefit from career growth, professional development and opportunities within a collaborative and internationally connected workplace.

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: SU5YSE

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Operations

Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Third Language: German - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: SU5YSE-E695DB05

Date posted: 1 October 2026

Consultant: April Shen