Associate Director, Supply Chain

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fully responsible for the supply chain operations in the countries/ region

• Provide leadership and partner with key stakeholders to drive process improvement and meet business demands in some or all the following functions: demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, freight and distribution and customer service

• Redefines systems, processes and organizational structures to maximize supply chain efficiency and financial savings

• Develop strategies for improving operation efficiencies while improving service levels and optimizing inventory levels as well as operation costs

• Cooperate with local management for all initiatives implementation in the country/ region

• Collaborate with other functions such as sales/marketing, finance, RA/QA and IT to integrate business process and develop solutions

• Prepare inventory, scrap, operations cost forecasts and budget recommendations for management

• Establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to demand forecasting, inventory processes/operations, measure actual performance against goals on regular basis and present results to senior management

• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.

• Create and maintains departmental reports and track Key KPI as required

• Ensure compliance with established procedures and maintain effective internal control over supply chain processes

• Develop and implement supply chain policies, procedures/SOPs and ensure 100% compliance

• Apply continuous improvement tools to identify and eliminate the root causes of issues that may arise within the warehouse including managing corrective action

• Provide strategic leadership to a team, with responsibility for training and development, performance management, career progression, and employee relations

Other requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, a related field, or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a healthcare industry  
• At least 8 years of demonstrated experience at a supervisory/managerial level.
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge with significant expertise in regulatory requirements for implantable cardiac devices.
• Comprehensive understanding of and be completely familiar with applicable Japan regulations, other relevant domestic/international regulatory document submission requirements, the necessity of working within those constraints, as well as Company operating procedures, policies, processes, and tasks
• Comprehensive extensive experience in managing project teams or equivalent
• Comprehensive analytical/problem solving, negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills are essential
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
• Documented record of delivering research information that adds value to management's decision-making process.
• Advanced computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing database management, and specialized applications.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment
• Expected to supervise multiple teams of supervisors and specialist employees 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Project management capabilities
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, proactive and self-motivated. Attention to detail.  Meet deadlines under pressure 
• Handle and process customer complaints in timely manner and according to company policy and requirement
• Prepare for Audits, Compliances & SOX, etc.