Jobs in Japan
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Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
Johnson & JohnsonAt Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (J&J IM SC) is seeking a Japan IPN Supply Chain Leader (Manager/Senior Manager level*), based in Tokyo, Japan. * The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (J&J IM SC) is the global organization responsible for supplying medicines to markets around the world as a group of Johnson & Johnson. Japan IPN SC Leader is expected to work closely with Japan IPN commercial organization to manage the demand and End-to-End supply of the IPN portfolio including new product introduction and new business development. The primary objective is to achieve stable supply and maintain healthy inventory level of IPN portfolio to contribute to flowless patient access, business growth and cash flow. The position reports to the Senior Director, Japan Supply Chain Leader.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in demand management in supply chain OR a minimum of 5 years experience in marketing to be responsible for forecasting - Deep knowledge on end to end supply chain including inventory management (or high learning agility to learn E2E supply chain) - Data analysis and data-driven decision making capability - Future oriented trait to detect early potential issue impacting to business - Project management skills for issue management, and portfolio related event management - Stakeholder management excellence through active listening and concise, transparent, timely & sequential communication - Enterprise mindset with strong end‑to‑end ownership - Business level English - Night calls between US and Europe anticipated to this role (On average, twice a week/ 1-2 hours)
- Experience leading S&OP/IBP processes or facilitating cross-functional planning forums - Digital and analytical acumen (e.g., demand sensing, ML models, optimization techniques) - Basic understanding on financials (P&L, sales, COGs, write-off cost) - Experience in end to end supply chain in pharmaceutical industry - Digital acumen to optimize the way of work with latest technology
