Senior Manager, Material Operations & Sourcing - Japan/Korea

Job Description Summary

The Technical, Innovation & Supply Chain (TI&SC) teams connect the global system supply chain end to end to capture scale and competitive advantage, while driving productivity and sharing best practices.  We are seeking a Supply Chain Consultant who will provide technical leadership and execution support to our assigned territory. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of technical risk management, project management frameworks, and commercialization processes.

What   you’ll   do for us:

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Lead mitigation plans for ensuring supply continuity at plant level (risk analysis, supply continuity taskforce lead, mitigation plan follow-up,   and   related reporting)

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Lead collaborative routines with key suppliers and stakeholders. (Supplier on-boarding, suppliers business review, contract status routines)   for local suppliers who are not supported by our procurement partners.

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Ensure Materials Planning Transformation   a doption for all new tools and the standards set by the   C o E

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Ensure missing part s   and under policy report/dashboard are issued for the managed materials, root causes defined, mitigation actions   monitored , and keep the plant informed

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Monitor Materials Planning KPI’s at Plant   l evel Metrics   for   mandated stock, SSDR, WOS, BP Target   etc.

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Lead a team of Material Operations Planning Analysts ensuring they effectively manage plant materials supply, as well as supporting their continuous improvement of capabilities .    The role will   be responsible for   engaging,   developing   and inspiring this team of Analyst

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Lead the team   drive transformation,   process   improvements   and also   lead global projects as needed.

Requirements and qualifications:

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Experience in global company/function with SAP/Ariba/IBP is mandatory.

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Experience of Planning &material operations supply chain function / in plant over 5years in management.

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Communication skill with BCP and Global Planning team to follow up and execute different strategies

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Frequent connection to Suppliers to ensure supply continuity   as   required

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Participate   i n the CPS Materials Planning routines. Execute the agreed business plan commitments for CPS Materials Planning

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Execute basic routines to ensure supply continuity and lead collaborative routines with key suppliers and stakeholder s

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Fluency in   English and Japanese

Skills

Location(s):
Japan

City/Cities:
Shiga

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
Yes

Job Posting End Date:
September 30, 2026

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