需給戦略リード/ Demand & Supply Strategy Lead
A global pharmaceutical company is looking for a Demand & Supply Strategy Lead. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading demand forecasting, supply strategy, and managing risks for Japan assets, with a focus on key objectives and NPI launches.
Responsibilities:
- Lead demand forecasting and supply strategy for Japan, analysing data and market intelligence
- Support commercial and market supply chain leads to achieve supply chain objectives
- Drive NPI launch excellence and coordinate supply chain synergies across functions
- Manage supply chain risk and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Oversee risks and identify opportunities to enhance Japan supply capabilities
- Lead a team, developing forecasting skills and setting clear strategic direction
- Manage supply chain risks for vaccine products and implement mitigation plans
- Oversee product lifecycle management, including NPI, pack changes, and divestment
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain, finance, logistics, business, economics, math, or engineering
- More than 10 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, sales, marketing, or finance
- Experience as a leader in an environment spanning various teams and locations
- Prior experience in problem solving in pharma or biotech commercial
- Proven experience with industry standards, trends, and expectations
- Understanding of modelling, analysis, evaluation, and forecasting
- Bilingual Japanese and English is a plus
About the Company:
A global pharmaceutical company at the forefront of research and development of a diverse range of products in the consumer healthcare industry. Their portfolio of offerings includes medicines, vaccines, and a wide range of consumer brands that are distributed all over the world.
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: PWC2Y8
About the job

Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain
Focus: Supply Chain
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Language: Japanese - Native
Second Language: English - Native
Location: Tokyo
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: PWC2Y8-817888CF
Date posted: 29 July 2025
Consultant: Leo Tsang
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