Japanese​/English bilingual SCM Specialist

Supply Chain Management Position

Develop and optimize production and procurement plans based on sales forecasts

Manage raw material and finished goods inventory, ensuring inventory accuracy

Oversee warehouse operations (coordination with outsourced vendors, inventory counts, variance resolution, and 5S audits)

Plan and execute initiatives to reduce obsolete inventory and defective products

Improve end-to-end SCM processes (procurement, manufacturing, storage, distribution, sales, and after-sales support)

Plan and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on current-state analysis

Perform project management activities, including resource allocation and progress control

Handle trade operations related to overseas procurement

Proactively introduce and utilize new technologies (AI, automation tools, etc.)

Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Business level Japanese/English Bilingual

Hands-on experience in production control or supply chain management (SCM)

Practical experience in inventory management (experience managing a wide variety of SKUs preferred)

Experience in reducing obsolete inventory and defective products

Basic knowledge of warehouse management

Proficiency in basic PC skills such as Excel (comfortable with data analysis and management)

Experience planning and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Ability to understand the entire supply chain and work cross-functionally

Project management experience

Knowledge of trade operations related to overseas procurement

Experience implementing and utilizing AI or automation tools

Able to take a holistic view and identify and solve issues proactively

Strong communication skills to drive improvements in collaboration with on-site teams

Flexible and proactive in adopting new technologies and systems

Possesses strong logical thinking and data analysis skills