[Medical] Analyst, Demand Planning, MD Supply Chain - 2306159348W

　　Description

　　The Demand Planner role is responsible for both demand planning & supply management. This position requires developing and communicating a consensus forecast for a defined portfolio of products. Responsiblities include integrating historical data, market data, & strategic plans collected throughout the S&OP Process by close collaboration with sales, marketing, finance, and regional & global supply chain partners. The Demand Planner position also requires supply management functions. The Demand Planner is expected to manage supply & inventory to maintain high service levels while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This can include having difficult conversations with multilple key stakeholders.

　　Key Demand Planner functions include:

　　-Team management, team development

　　-Developing SKU-level operational forecasts

　　-Interacting regularly with cross-functional partners including Marketing, Finance, QA, Regulatory, Regional & Global Planning

　　-Handle escalations & negotiate with various internal & external stakeholders

　　-Create scenario plans to support on-time launch of new products

　　-Take action with an appropriate sense of urgency to mitigate supply shortages

　　-Optimize inventory to avoid stock outs while reducing slow-moving inventory and scrap.

　　-Lead local S&OP process to ensure consistency between consensus forecast and business plan.

　　-Meet KPI targets (Inventory/OTIF/SLOB/MAPE) and find ways to improve versus those targets

　　Qualifications

　　Required Experience

　　-3yrs or more of business level-English (both written & verbal), 30-60% of work conducted in English

　　-Experience in supply chain management, preferably in the healthcare field

　　Required Skills

　　-Business level English skills & fluency in Japanese

　　-Knowledge of Microsoft office (particularly Excel)

　　Preferred Skills

　　-ERP & or APS experience (JDE, SAP, APO, Manugistics, OMP, etc)

　　-APICS certification is a plus

　　Desired Skills

　　-Strong communication skills required to manage a wide range of internal stakeholders

　　-Appropriate sense of urgency & ability to manage pressure from stakeholders

　　-Ability to communicate with stakeholders both in & outside of Japan

　　-Willingess to provide knowdlege & experience to other peers in addition to one's own assignments

　　Primary Location Asia Pacific-Japan-Tokyo-To-Chiyoda

　　Organization Johnson & Johnson K.K. (8235)

　　Job Function Inventory Management

　　Req ID: 2306159348W