MEDICAL] ANALYST, DEMAND PLANNING, MD SUPPLY CHAIN

The Demand Planner role is responsible for both demand planning & supply management.
This position requires developing and communicating a consensus forecast for a defined portfolio of products.
Responsiblities include integrating historical data, market data, & strategic plans collected throughout the S&OP Process by close collaboration with sales, marketing, finance, and regional & global supply chain partners.
The Demand Planner position also requires supply management functions.
The Demand Planner is expected to manage supply & inventory to maintain high service levels while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
This can include having difficult conversations with multilple key stakeholders.
Key Demand Planner functions include.
-Team management, team development -Developing SKU-level operational forecasts -Interacting regularly with cross-functional partners including Marketing, Finance, QA, Regulatory, Regional & Global Planning -Handle escalations & negotiate with various internal & external stakeholders -Create scenario plans to support on-time launch of new products -Take action with an appropriate sense of urgency to mitigate supply shortages -Optimize inventory to avoid stock outs while reducing slow-moving inventory and scrap.
-Lead local S&OP process to ensure consistency between consensus forecast and business plan.
-Meet KPI targets (Inventory/OTIF/SLOB/MAPE) and find ways to improve versus those targets Qualifications Required Experience -3yrs or more of business level-English (both written & verbal), % of work conducted in English -Experience in supply chain management, preferably in the healthcare field Required Skills -Business level English skills & fluency in Japanese -Knowledge of Microsoft office (particularly Excel) Preferred Skills -ERP & or APS experience (JDE, SAP, APO, Manugistics, OMP, etc) -APICS certification is a plus Desired Skills -Strong communication skills required to manage a wide range of internal stakeholders -Appropriate sense of urgency & ability to manage pressure from stakeholders -Ability to communicate with stakeholders both in & outside of Japan -Willingess to provide knowdlege & experience to other peers in addition to one's own assignments