MAIN JOB Responsibilities
- Demand Forecasting:
- Assist in analyzing historical sales data and market trends to develop accurate demand forecasts.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to incorporate promotional activities and new product launches into demand planning.
- Inventory Management:
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained.
- Identify slow-moving and obsolete inventory and recommend actions to minimize excess stock.
- Production Planning:
- Coordinate with production teams to develop and maintain production schedules.
- Ensure that production plans align with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
- Supplier Coordination:
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
- Assist in evaluating supplier performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
- Prepare regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain activities.
- Process Improvement:
- Support the implementation of process improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Participate in cross-functional projects to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Team Collaboration:
- Work closely with other departments, including Merchandising team, procurement, logistics, and finance, to ensure alignment of activities.
- Provide support and guidance to junior team members as needed.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Stores & Retail
- Merchandising
- Finance
- Local Supply Chain, Logistics & Transportation
- Central Supply Chain
- Warehouse Service Provider
Key Requirements / QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain planning or a similar role such as Sales planning /Inventory planning
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Language: Fluent business level of Japanese and English is required.
- *Candidates are required to submit their resumes in both Japanese and English
COMPETENCIES
- Good level in analytic tools such as Excel / Power BI
- Delivering high quality results
- Willing to promote continuous improvement.
- Team player, capable of working in a transversal environment.
