[MedTech] Integrated Business Planning Senior Specialist, Surgery&Cardio Plan/ I&A, Integrated Supp

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:
Integrated Business Planning

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

Job Description:

The IBP Planner role is responsible for both demand planning & supply management.

This position requires developing and communicating a consensus forecast for a defined portfolio of products.

Responsibilities include integrating historical data, market data, & strategic plans collected throughout the IBP Process by close collaboration with sales, marketing, finance, and regional & global supply chain partners.

The IBP Planner position also requires supply management functions.

The IBP Planner is expected to manage supply & inventory to maintain high service levels while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

This can include having difficult conversations with multiple key stakeholders.

Key IBP Planner functions include:

-Developing SKU-level operational forecasts

-Interacting regularly with cross-functional partners including Marketing, Finance, QA, Regulatory, Regional & Global Planning

-Handle escalations & negotiate with various internal & external stakeholders

-Create scenario plans to support on-time launch of new products

-Take action with an appropriate sense of urgency to mitigate supply shortages

-Optimize inventory to avoid stock outs while reducing slow-moving inventory and scrap.

-Lead local IBP process to ensure consistency between consensus forecast and business plan.

-Meet KPI targets (Inventory/OTIF/SLOB/MAPE/BIAS/ESO) and find ways to improve versus those targets

Required Experience
-3yrs or more of business level-English (both written & verbal), 30-60% of work conducted in English
-Experience in supply chain management, preferably in the healthcare field

Required Skills
-Business level English skills & fluency in Japanese
-Knowledge of Microsoft office (particularly Excel)

Preferred Skills
-ERP & or APS experience (JDE, SAP, APO, Manugistics, OMP, etc)
-APICS certification is a plus

Desired Skills
-Strong communication skills required to manage a wide range of internal stakeholders
-Appropriate sense of urgency & ability to manage pressure from stakeholders
-Ability to communicate with stakeholders both in & outside of Japan
-Willingness to provide knowledge & experience to other peers in addition to one's own assignments

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