Supply Planner

The position will manage inventory to optimize customer experience and financial investment while aligning with commercial strategies. This involves guiding inventory management with operational KPIs and collaborating with cross-functional teams like Demand Planners, Sales & Marketing, and Distribution Centers to meet business goals within supply capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels at distribution centers to meet operational KPIs and financial goals.
• Establish and maintain cycle/safety stock and customer service levels with demand planners.
• Prevent inventory excess, shortages, and backorders by collaborating with cross-functional partners.
• Create and provide insights from Purchase, Sales, and Inventory (PSI) plans.
• Place and manage purchase orders and master data to ensure data accuracy.
• Monitor inventory against targets and implement corrective actions.
• Align supply processes with global standards and work with suppliers on improvements.
• Drive continuous process improvements and perform ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Qualifications/Work Experience Preferred

• 3+ years related experience at multi-national company
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Strong business acumen with outstanding analytical skills
• Good attention to details
• Solid knowledge of inventory management
• Advanced skills with Excel and Power Point. Working experience with Power BI is a plus
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP) and planning tools
• Database knowledge (SQL, Tableau, etc ) is preferred
• Business level both English and Japanese (spoken, written and reading)