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サプライチェーンシニアアソシエイト/ Supply Chain Senior Associate

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A multinational business services company is looking for a Supply Chain Senior Associate. The successful candidate will drive process improvements, manage supply chain projects, monitor operational performance, and optimise inventory, vendor, and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct process improvement initiatives through bottleneck and root cause analysis
  • Monitor and improve KPIs, including OTIF, inventory accuracy, and vendor performance
  • Coordinate with vendors to improve quality, optimise costs, and enhance operational workflows
  • Lead supply chain projects, including new operations, business expansion, and business process re-engineering initiatives
  • Support inventory management, purchasing, demand forecasting, and warehouse operations
  • Prepare operational reports and coordinate with stakeholders to improve supply chain performance

Requirements:

  • More than 5 years of experience in warehouse or logistics operations
  • Proven experience in process improvement using Six Sigma or Kaizen methodologies
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Strong project management and execution skills
  • Ability and willingness to work in a VUCA environment
  • Professional level Japanese; proficient in English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in business process re-engineering (BPR)
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-pressure organisation
  • Experience working in a matrix organisation
  • Business level English

About the Company:

A global provider of business services supporting customers through operational excellence and innovative solutions. The organisation is committed to continuous improvement, efficient operations, and delivering high-quality services across international markets.

Keywords:

サプライチェーン, 物流, 倉庫管理, 在庫管理, プロセス改善, KPI管理, ベンダー管理, プロジェクト管理, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: F7PSJK

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Supply Chain

Industry: Insurance

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: F7PSJK-473A6B7D

Date posted: 10 July 2026

Consultant: James Phillips