Job Description

The S&OP Leader is responsible for the S&OE and S&OP process for Japan.
This key leadership position among the Japan OTR team is ensuring an effective link between Global Segments and the Japan Commercial and Modality teams and is a key enabler to drive on-time delivery and logistics & inventory cost reduction across the region.
In this capacity, the S&OP Leader will be responsible for all aspects of S&OP and S&OE execution in Japan and conduct healthy planning, fulfilment execution and improve forecast accuracy which will be key enabler to drive on-time delivery and logistics & inventory cost reduction across the region.

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Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

• Lead a team of Segment S&OP and fulfillment Leaders.
• Own and manage directly one Segment S&OP and fulfillment Leader activity as necessary
• Drives lean planning processes, improved forecast accuracy and inventory turns to deliver outstanding customer experience in Japan.
• Develop high performing S&OP and Fulfillment teams including measurement of performance against organizational objectives for quality, responsiveness, and compliance.
• Institute and manage S&OE and S&OP related processes and operating mechanisms with Zone OTR, Zone Commercial operations, Zone leadership and Regional and Global Segment Managers,
• Ensure communication with customer (Internal or External), commercial and functional teams regarding equipment delivery timing and details
• Building & strengthening communication & collaboration with Supply Chain and Zone Teams driving a highly collaborative culture, which encourages effective partnership
• Functions as subject matter expert on S&OP and fulfillment practices and procedures in the Zone
• Drive continuous improvement on all related processes, documents and tools, to ensure ongoing standardization and simplification of planning practices
• Provide executive leadership with performance updates to shape business priorities and actions

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 10 years of operations management and / or planning experience
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written)
• Capability to understand and analyze complex situations utilizing data analysis and systems thinking
• Demonstrated People leadership: mobilize teams to achieve goals, mentor and coach individuals to develop talents, motivate and inspire others through inclusive leadership foster collaboration and encourage initiatives and can-do attitude
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Experience on statistical and/or data management tools
• Demonstration of rigor and strong execution in an operational environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead sustainable process changes, and adapt to business and functional changes
• Change agent with energy, passion & enthusiasm
• Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate globally, overcoming geographic and cultural boundaries to forge successful working relationships leading to improved business outcomes
• Welcomes & overcomes challenges with a pragmatic mindset
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma quality concepts and tools
• Fluency in both Japanese and English language

Quality Specific Goals:

• Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position.
• Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required

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