Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
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Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
AdidasConduct operations in the Order Fulfillment Inventory function across SCM. Operate to assure optimal inventory levels based on operational planning activities. The role leads the operations team to achieve high performance through a positive team environment, performance assessments, and training and development (OJT). It ensures operations align with business needs and company objectives, guided by the Supervisor. The role executes a stable supply plan to fulfill customer demand while optimizing inventory through availability planning, and operates inventory based on inbound and outbound planning to optimize company inventory. It supports analysis of group inventory levels, execution of plans to reduce average inventory, and efficient exit of past-season inventory. It supports analysis of DC capability against the company growth plan through mid- to long-term volume planning and supports DC Network Study to resolve risks and opportunities. It assists open-to-buy (OTB) meetings to drive inventory optimization and proposes the development and execution of stock liquidation plans. It assists Article Performance Reviews (APR) and monitors current-season inventory progress for optimization. It assists in publishing the inventory plan, including exit activities, and ensures plans are within DC capacity and capability. It supports on-time delivery based on accurate inbound and outbound planning to improve consumer experience by supplying the right product at the right time. It assists in establishing systems and maintaining the flow and process for Japan Supply Chain Inventory operations while optimizing costs, in an Inventory & Planning Business Process Owner assistant role. It reports activities to control optimal inventory levels in a timely manner. Key internal interfaces include SCM, Channel, Demand Planning, Marketing, Finance, IT, and Global Operations. Key external interfaces include 3PL and the clearance channel.
- More than 3 years’ experience working in an international, diverse environment - Inventory Management experience in Japan’s consumer goods industry - Analytical and logical thinking - Good communication skills - Negotiation skills to convince others - Relationship management skills - University degree, preferably focused on International Business Administration, Finance, SCM, or a related Logistics area - Fluent Japanese - Business-level English - Intermediate Outlook and Word skills - Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills - Intermediate AI knowledge and Power BI skills - Basic knowledge and skills in ERP, WMS, and Demand-Supply Integration-related software
- Knowledge of worldwide SCM operations and theories - Demonstration of the six values: Courage, Ownership, Innovation, Teamplay, Integrity, and Respect
