We are currently supporting a search for a Material Planner to join our client in Tokyo, Japan. Our client operates in the industrial manufacturing industry, where dependable procurement and supply planning keep OEM customers supplied. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, offering real ownership of a major product group.
About the Role
In this role you will own procurement planning and purchasing for a major product group within our client's Japan operation, using the JDE application for purchasing transactions. You will also manage OEM customer demand and supply in PSI format, working closely with the sales account manager. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, Japan, you will connect sales, finance and sourcing divisions, supporting customer service with operational excellence in an industrial manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities
Procurement Planning and Purchasing * Own procurement planning and purchasing for one of the major product groups. * Execute purchasing transactions in JDE. * Verify invoice values against purchase orders.
OEM Demand and Supply Management * Manage OEM customer demand and supply using the PSI format. * Partner closely with the sales account manager to keep supply aligned with customer needs.
Cost Tracking and Reporting * Track supply chain cost. * Report cost results to finance and to the Supply Chain Manager.
Sourcing Coordination and Customer Support * Organize and lead communication with sourcing sites (divisions) as needed. * Support customer service with operational excellence.
Requirements
- A degree in business, supply chain or engineering is preferable.
- Experience in procurement planning and purchasing, ideally with JDE.
- Experience in OEM demand and supply management using PSI.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Outlook) are a strong advantage.
- English writing and speaking at daily conversation level, with TOEIC 600+.
- Experience working in Japan and the ability to speak Japanese.
- A team-oriented and candid mindset, with positive thinking and open communication.
- Strong ownership in delivering business results.
Why Apply
- Own procurement planning for a major product group.
- Work directly with the sales account manager on OEM customer demand and supply.
- Gain exposure to finance, supply chain leadership and sourcing divisions.
- Focus on your own scope as an individual contributor, with no direct reports.
- Work in Tokyo, Japan.