サプライプランニングマネージャー/ Supply Planning Manager

A leading company in the consumer and FMCG sector is seeking a Supply Planning Manager. The selected candidate will lead end-to-end supply planning, drive cross-functional alignment and issue resolution, optimise inventory and logistics costs, and facilitate SCMR as part of the S&OP+ process.

Responsibilities:

• Lead overall supply planning activities for the Japan market by validating supply, purchasing, production, inventory, change management, and planning parameters
• Develop and execute mid- to long-term supply planning strategies in collaboration with Sales, Finance, 3PL providers, regional teams, and E2E Supply Chain functions
• Collaborate with external customers on VMI operations to ensure stable supply, inventory optimisation, operational alignment, and effective issue resolution
• Lead the proposal, alignment, and continuous review of SLA frameworks for VMI operations
• Review, align, and improve supply-related SLA and operational parameters with manufacturing sites and regional teams
• Drive cost improvement activities in collaboration with Finance and Logistics teams while balancing service, cost, and operational efficiency
• Represent the Supply Planning team during supply issues and lead cross-functional stakeholders to assess situations, drive alignment, and resolve issues
• Lead supply contingency planning activities to strengthen supply security and business continuity
• Drive continuous improvement of supply planning, production planning, and inventory management processes
• Own and orchestrate Supply Planning KPIs and ensure annual targets are defined, monitored, and achieved
• Develop and facilitate SCMR as part of the S&OP+ process framework
• Lead supply chain initiatives including product launches, transition management, and risk mitigation activities
• Support and guide supply planners through expertise, coaching, and day-to-day collaboration
• Collaborate with Digital, regional teams, and key stakeholders to optimise planning systems and tools such as ERP and FuturMaster

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain, Logistics, or another relevant field
• More than 5 years of experience in supply chain, including Logistics, Demand/Supply Planning, Customer Service, or Operations
• Strong supply planning experience in the consumer or FMCG industry
• Knowledge of ERP and forecasting tools
• Financial knowledge and acumen
• Fluent level English and Japanese

About the Company:

The company operates in the consumer and FMCG sector and focuses on products and services within the pet care industry. Its Japan operations require collaboration across supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and regional teams.

Keywords:

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Job Ref: 7A22ZQ