About this role
As a critical member of the Supply Chain team, you will collaborate with frontline operations, program, product, and technology teams to define and implement innovative solutions for our customers. This role demands a high level of proficiency in data retrieval, integration, visualization, and presentation to enhance the efficiency of the Tire delivery network and optimize the management of our extensive global logistics system.
Collaborate with leadership to extract and analyze critical data for developing supply chain solutionsProvide strategic support to the sales and marketing team to achieve sales targetsTransform complex data into actionable business intelligenceManage large datasets, automate data extraction processes, and develop comprehensive monitoring and reporting dashboardsConduct in-depth analyses of outlier events in conjunction with internal stakeholdersIdentify and address root causes of business challenges while proactively seeking forward-looking opportunitiesOptimize order processes to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, inventory structure, article availability, and backorder managementFacilitate effective decision-making by aggregating data from multiple sources and presenting it in a clear, actionable formatEstablish and maintain professional relationships with sales representatives, marketing product managers, and pricing specialistsDeliver complex analyses and insights to stakeholders and business leaders through clear verbal and written communicationProvide mentorship and guidance to junior colleagues, particularly direct-ship coordinatorsContinuously enhance personal capabilities to meet the evolving demands of the roleDemonstrate strong people management skillsCommit to ongoing learning and skill development in emerging technologies and analytical techniquesActively participate in internal audits and implement necessary actions - Bachelor degree
- Minimum of 7 years experience in Demand Planning in SCM or Logistics
- Advanced SAP/ IT( Excel/ Word/ Power Point, etc) skill, experience using very large datasets
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- 3+ years program or project management experience
- Has demonstrated tenacity/ persistence. Has track record of success.
- Business Use of English with international colleagues
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization, 3 years experience
- Excited about working in a diverse group and contributing to an inclusive culture
* CV (Rirekisho) in Japanese, and Work History in Japanese/English are required for application process.
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