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