Demand & Supply Planning Specialist, Japan

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Major Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Forecasting

·  Lead monthly S&OP review meetings and challenge the assumptions and numbers provided in the analysis in order to solicit functional knowledge to improve forecast accuracy
·  Submit periodic Net Requirement Forecast through SAP, based on cross-functional discussions, analyses on sales forecast, new product launches, phase-In/out schedule, etc.
·  Work closing with sales and marketing teams, regulatory, global planning, and local supply chain team striving to provide and accurate demand signal

Supply Planning

·  Review and manage STOs generated by system. Minimize manual process
·  Place manual STOs when required
·  Follow up and expedite shipment with distribution centers/ factories/ suppliers
·  Determine and maintain SNP parameters in SNP

Inventory Planning and Control

·  Drive phase-in/ out processes for assigned product lines.
·  Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with marketing & integrated business plans
·  Ensure inventory policies & LBE targets are met by working closely with commercial, marketing and finance team to create appropriate inventory control
·  Monitor safety stock and reorder points without hampering the customer service levels
·  Monitor and reduce scrap
·  Monitor DOH and drive DOH reduction
·  Monitor backorder and Line Fill Rate
·  Contribute to phase-in/phase-out processes for assigned product lines. Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with Marketing & integrated business plans
·  Coordinate inventory allocation and/or transfer during times of supply constrain or in excess

Reporting

·  Create reports on sales/demand forecast accuracy, run-rate, inventory, short UBD, expiry etc.
·  Maintain forecasts and planning factors in demand planning system

Continuous Improvement

·  Execute continuous improvement of forecasting process while maintaining costs and scrap rate at appropriate level
·  Drive inventory optimization and DOH for cost saving
·  Provide trainings to team members to enhance quality of work

Minimum Requirements

Education:

·  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Background:

·  1-5 years of working experience in similar roles

     

The base pay for this position is
N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

     

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

        

LOCATION:

Japan > Tokyo : Hamarikyu Park Side Place 9F, 17F 5-6-10,Tsukiji,Chuo-ku

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable