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Demand Planning Manager

Japan, 東京23区 8000000.00 - 10000000.00 JPY / Year · Job Posted June 14, 2026
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Job Description

As a key player, you will enable a collaborative and efficient IBP (S&OP and S&OE) process across the Japan Executive team and multi-functional departments. This role is crucial for providing meaningful insights to facilitate optimal decision-making for business growth.

Job Responsibility

  • Championing end-to-end corporate IBP & S&OE cycle execution
  • Embedding cross-functional commercial/operational strategy alignment
  • Leading short/long-term SKU demand forecasting
  • Driving forecast accuracy collaboration with Market teams
  • Overseeing monthly governance and corrective actions
  • Pioneering innovative forecasting technologies

Requirements

  • Proven experience in consumer goods supply chain planning & demand forecasting
  • Proven IBP & demand planning process design/implementation
  • Senior stakeholder engagement & leadership influence
  • Strong analytical & data proficiency
  • ERP/supply chain data platform mastery
  • Expertise in demand forecasting/IBP operations
  • Team management experience
  • Demand planning tools (SAP APO/OMP preferred)

What we offer

  • 健康保険
  • 厚生年金保険
  • 雇用保険
  • 賞与10%
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