- Negotiate to zone / central counterpart to solve critical supply problems (DP: appropriate forecast setting with brand consensus/ IM : import schedule management & timely informed back to brand side including negotiation)
- Communicate to solve the cross functional conflict / trouble with brands and other corporate team as a representative of DPIM team.
- Understand target / budget of the team and manage to achieve
- Monitor SC performance KPIs of assigned Brand(s) and take corrective actions
- Keep Brands well-informed about the supply situation / Organize monthly pre-SIOP, Consensus, Production (for new item launch) mtgs.
- Support of creating and explaining various reports to be shared with other departments and NY.
- Be a SAP power user to solve issues or construct the new process for change.
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Qualifications
- Must have professional experience of demand planning or supply planning for more than 3 years in a global supply chain context
- Must have MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint basic knowledge and skills. Advanced Excel knowledge and skills is preferable
- Must have English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills (TOEIC over 600 is preferable)
- Preferred to have problem solving skills. With those, needs the communication skill with other sections to solve the issue or smooth operation (especially for each brand/ sales / consumer service / logistics)
- Preferred to have SAP experience (MM module or APO) and take SAP power user (= key user) role in the future including new brand implementation & trouble shooting.
- Preferred to have supply chain Order Management, logistics (DC) operation or inventory management experiences.
- Preferred to have work experience with oversea counter parts to manage goods flow and project management
- Preferred to have people management experience to lead other team members in the future
Why Join Us
We provide market-competitive packages and trainings to our staff to ensure they are well-rewarded with room to excel in their career:
Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job trainings to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skillsets and knowledge
Career Development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, relocations and new experiences.
Work-life balance as a priority: we offer benefits and implement policies to help employees balance their personal and professional priorities, including flexible working hours, enhanced parental leave, product discounts and competitive salary.
Who We Are
We are the global leader in prestige beauty -delighting consumers with transformative products and experiences, inspiring them to express their individual beauty through our high-touch offerings. We are a brand-led business and the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout our organization is a passion for creativity and innovation - a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected - as we continue the bold work of our founder Estée Lauder.
We are a values-driven organization. Our actions are rooted in the Lauder Family values of respect for the individual, uncompromising ethics and integrity, generosity of spirit and fearless persistence. Building on these core values we also abide by the following principles:
- Unwavering commitment to quality and excellence.
- Infusing creativity and innovation throughout all aspects of the business.
- Nurturing and developing world-class talent.
- Cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- Acting responsibly and caring for the communities we serve.
Job: Inventory Management and Planning - Supply Chain
Primary Location: Asia Pacific-JP-13-Chiyoda
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 2319555