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SCMディレクター/ SCM Director

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An SCM Director role is now open in a global luxury retail company. The chosen applicant will oversee and optimise the company’s supply chain operations, including logistics, warehouse management, imports, customs clearance, domestic delivery, and related processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the continuous improvement of supply chain operations
  • Oversee all import and domestic logistics activities across the organisation
  • Optimise overall logistics costs and efficiency to support the diverse sales activities of the company and its affiliates
  • Initially oversee logistics and warehouse operations as a key priority, while gradually taking responsibility for the overall supply chain management division
  • Manage and optimise supply chain processes and resources across the company and its affiliates, covering sea and air imports, customs clearance, compliance with Japanese standards, warehouse management, and domestic delivery
  • Formulate and manage supply chain budgets, including monitoring KPIs
  • Manage and supervise inbound, warehouse, and outbound planning and regulatory affairs staff
  • Communicate and coordinate with the sales department and third parties, including suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and 3PLs, to ensure smooth supply chain operations
  • Improve WMS (Warehouse Management System) and SCM in close cooperation with the IT team and 3PLs
  • Improve eCommerce operations from a supply chain management perspective

Requirements:

  • More than 5 years of experience working for importers, retailers (and/or wholesalers) in Japan
  • Extensive and deep knowledge of all aspects of supply chain activities (practical experience is desirable)
  • Excellent knowledge of recent advancements in supply chain technology
  • Proficient in Japanese and English

About the Company:

A well-established organisation in the luxury retail industry, this employer partners with globally recognised premium brands to deliver exceptional products and customer experiences across the Japanese market.

Keywords:

サプライチェーン, 輸入, 小売, 物流, 倉庫管理,外資系

Job Ref: 3Y1263

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Supply Chain

Industry: Retail

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 3Y1263-E7B4267D

Date posted: 28 September 2026

Consultant: Yen Han