Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Finance and Accounting Japan

Job Description:

Demand Planning

• Review and validate the monthly rolling demand forecast (36-month horizon) by aligning assumptions, trends, and forecast accuracy with Business Units and Marketing.
• Submit demand forecasts and generate purchase orders (POs) in coordination with the regional hub.

Supply Planning & Inventory Management

• Monitor and reconcile supply plans against POs for the local market through communication with the regional Supply Network Operations (SNO).
• Coordinate importation and logistics with CMOs, Ferring warehouses, and business partners, including PO tracking.
• Align packaging and inspection schedules for finished goods with CMOs and the Quality Assurance team.
• Support the line manager in organizing a meeting with CMOs to discuss operational improvements and future process development.
• Assist the line manager in pricing and performance negotiations that impact COGS.
• Proactively escalate supply risks to key cross-functional stakeholders and propose recovery plans.

Logistics & Warehousing

• Manage logistics coordination across the end-to-end supply chain, from bulk/finished goods importation to delivery at Ferring or partner warehouses.
• Support the line manager in warehouse data collection and stock count activities, ensuring data integrity.

Excess & Obsolescence Management

• Forecast potential slow-moving inventory for financial planning and write-off considerations.

NPI / Business Development Project Support

• Provide supply chain support to the line manager for NPI and BD-related projects.

Process Improvement

• Support the line manager in digitalization initiatives, team capability development, and process optimization.

Location:

Ferring Japan