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JOB TITLE:
Supply Chain Planner (Distribution Requirement Planner)

DEPARTMENT:
Distribution Requirement Planning, Global Operation & Supply Chain
(NOT Japan local but global department)

REPORT TO:
Supply Chain Planning Manager

ONE-OVER MANAGER:
Japan Distribution Requirement Planning Senior Manager

POSITION DISCRIPTION:
・Manage inventory levels at distribution centers as well as consignment stocks, in line with operational KPIs, financial targets and stocking strategy to support business goals.
・Prevent potential inventory shortage risks, otherwise formulate alternative mitigation plan with related functions.
・Develop and coordinate new product phase-in/out plans in collaboration with demand planning, sales & marketing and global planning team.
・Maintain purchase orders, master data to ensure distribution requirements flowing back to each supplier appropriately.
・Solve supply or operation-oriented issues via cooperating with commercial and global/local supply chain teams.
・Hold presentations at periodical inventory reviews to commercial leadership team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
・Demonstrate business partnering with commercial leadership team.
・Demonstrate good understanding and application of supply chain principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
・Meet and collaborate with key business associates, that is marketing product managers, regulatory associates, sales leaders, financial and other supply chain functions to fulfill any business requirements.
・Work within and actively promote Medtronic’s Mission, corporate strategies, policies, procedures and code of conduct.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES:
・Strong passion for challenging new things, personal development, and improvement.
・Working experience at supply chain not always necessary but at least 2 years of working experience with data literacy and analytical skill are strictly required.
・Can-do attitude & problem-solving ability.
・Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Intermediate in Japanese.
・Intermediate user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
・Experience using SAP or other ERP systems is preferred.
・Baccalaureate degree.

SUPPLIMENTAL INFORMATION:
・Full-time remote work environment is equipped.
・30% of time spending to co-work with international stakes holders (e.g. global supply planner).
・Working closely with Asia Pacific regional planners.

※This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).