Japanese / English bilingual SCM Specialist
About this role
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize production and procurement plans based on sales forecasts
Manage raw material and finished goods inventory, ensuring inventory accuracy
Oversee warehouse operations (coordination with outsourced vendors, inventory counts, variance resolution, and 5S audits)
Plan and execute initiatives to reduce obsolete inventory and defective products
Improve end-to-end SCM processes (procurement, manufacturing, storage, distribution, sales, and after-sales support)
Plan and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on current-state analysis
Perform project management activities, including resource allocation and progress control
Handle trade operations related to overseas procurement
Proactively introduce and utilize new technologies (AI, automation tools, etc.)
Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Required
- Business level Japanese/English Bilingual
Hands-on experience in production control or supply chain management (SCM)
Practical experience in inventory management (experience managing a wide variety of SKUs preferred)
Experience in reducing obsolete inventory and defective products
Basic knowledge of warehouse management
Proficiency in basic PC skills such as Excel (comfortable with data analysis and management)
Experience planning and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to understand the entire supply chain and work cross-functionally
Project management experience
Preferred
Knowledge of trade operations related to overseas procurement
Experience implementing and utilizing AI or automation tools
Ideal Candidate Profile
Able to take a holistic view and identify and solve issues proactively
Strong communication skills to drive improvements in collaboration with on-site teams
Flexible and proactive in adopting new technologies and systems
Possesses strong logical thinking and data analysis skills
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