[DCJP] Department Manager Logistics Planning Japan

Overall functional responsible for country unit logistics planning (customer demand planning / procurement) 1) Lead LOP department to ensure on-time delivery to customers:         - Customer demand planning and order fulfillment       - Procurement planning including IPN plant and third party suppliers 2) Logistic cost management and continuous cost optimization (inventory, freight cost) 3) Continuous improvement to strive for business excellence      - Process improvement by SAP setting optimization, AMS2.0 & supply chain modeling       - Efficiency improvement by digitalization & AI technology (ASN, EDI, MPM)      - Transparent Information flow within the organization (S&OP meeting) 4) Team and people management (Culture transformation, competency management, talent development) 5) Report to local management, Sales unit in ASEAN and Business units in Germany) Business-level Japanese proficiency is a mandatory requirement. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be rejected during the document screening process. - 10 years and above experience in Logistics or 5 years and above experience in Logistic planning - Strong Customer focus and result orientation - Strong CIP mind-set on process optimization - Strong sense of ownership and leadership skills - Excellent communication skills, including bilingual capability (English & Japanese)