Supply Chain Specialist (Tokyo, JP)

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MAIN FOCUS AND MISSION:

Supply Chain and Distribution team manages E2E supply chain incl demand planning, supply planning, logistics and distribution, price control and sales support with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure stable supply in market.

We have just developed operational foundation and are trying to develop more governed and compliant operations for tomorrow.

Nihon Servier is looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to support and manage day-to-day logistics, warehouse management and external Manufacturing operations &scheduling in Japan. The position works closely with internal stakeholders, logistics service providers, warehouses and international partners to ensure reliable and compliant product distribution.

The supply chain specialist would have an opportunity to manage demand and supply planning with local & global stakeholders in future and career path to a supply chain manager if talented

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional with experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare or other highly regulated industries who love to work in an international environment.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Importation, Exportation and Logistics Operations

・Coordinate import and export activities and required documentation.

・Ensure compliance with applicable customs and trade regulations.

・Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve customs or shipping issues.

・Manage local and international logistics activities (coordinate shipments with CMO, 3PL 　　　　providers, warehouses, freight forwarders and customs brokers).

・Provide delivery and inbound scheduling instructions to distribution centers.

・Monitor shipment status and resolve delivery or logistics issues.

・Ensure logistics activities are completed accurately and on schedule.

● 3PL, CMO and Vendor Management

・Manage relationships with external logistics service providers and CMO

・Conduct regular performance reviews and identify areas for improvement.

・Coordinate corrective actions when service issues occur.

・Contribute to Update SOPs

　● Procure to Pay process management / SAP Key User role 

・SAP process and transaction management in Procure to Pay process working closely with 　　　　stakeholders

・As SAP Key User for Procure to Pay, ensure problem solving with global SAP team (example 　　　　SAP issue on the process)

・Master Data Management – Material & Cost

・Support logistics process automation and system improvements.

● Cross-functional Collaboration

・Work closely with Quality, Finance, Commercial and other internal teams.

・Support supply-chain projects and operational initiatives.

YOUR PROFILE:

College and University graduates

Hard skills/ Expertise:

・3-5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, import/export or a related field.

・Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device or another regulated industry is preferred.

・Experience managing 3PLs, freight forwarders or logistics vendors.

・Knowledge of import/export procedures and trade compliance.

・Experience using SAP or another ERP system.

・Business-level Japanese and English preferred (Reading & Writing – MUST).

・Strong operational execution capability

Soft skills:

・Analytical and problem-solving skills

・Communication skills

・Can Do attitude by embracing challenges

Whatever your area of expertise, your work within the Servier Group helps advance therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. You will be part of teams recognized for their scientific excellence and reach your full potential in a professional environment that encourages you to develop yourself. Tailor-made onboarding journeys, mobility opportunities, quality trainings, responsible management, team spirit... All this and more in a workplace focused on your well-being.

At Servier, we are committed to therapeutic progress to serve patient needs. We put the diversity of our employees as a source of richness for the fulfillment of this vocation.

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