, Demand planning

Tokyo - Japan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Sr. Specialist Demand Planning

- Role Summary -

We are seeking a proactive analytical and collaborative planner to manage end-to-end planning activities including demand planning supply planning backorder management inventory optimization KPI performance and lead the SI&OP process. This role plays a critical part in enabling product availability driving efficiency and aligning key functions across the business.

- Key Responsibilities -

Demand & Supply Planning

Generate accurate forecasts by analyzing historical trends using statistics and combining with commercial insights.
Partner with Commercial Supply Chain and Finance to align assumptions
Communiate changes in assumptions with clarity for both demand and supply to key stakeholders.

Backorder & Inventory Management

Monitor back orders and communicate risks opportunities and trade-offs clearly

Optimize inventory health and reduce excess/aging stock

S&OP Lead

Prepare demand/supply input for S&OP cycles
Facilitate the SI&OP meeting gaining alignment in discussions and track decisions/actions.
Manage conflicts and maintain strong relationships across functions

KPI Ownership & Analysis

Track forecast accuracy bias service level DIOH EEO and BO metrics
Identify root causes and recommend improvement actions

Project & Process Improvement

Drive planning process enhancements and standardization
Support digital tools reporting and automation initiatives

- Skills & Qualifications -

Bachelors degree in supply chain Business Engineering or related field
Masters in Business Administration (preferred but not required)
37 years of experience in demand/supply planning or supply chain roles
APICS/CPIM or CSCP certification (preferred but not required)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Lean six sigma certifications (preferred but not required)
Experience with planning systems (SAP IBP APO Kinaxis or similar)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Native or fluent Japanese.

Fluent English.

Boston Scientific Japan

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Job Title: Sr. Specialist Demand Planning- Role Summary -We are seeking a proactive analytical and collaborative planner to manage end-to-end planning activities including demand planning supply planning backorder management inventory optimization KPI performance and lead the SI&OP process. This ro...