Manager, Supply Management

3 Months ago • 10 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Manager, Supply Management will partner with the Executive Director, DTC Retail, Merchandise Strategy & Development, and Merchandising Planning teams to lead the supply management process for all product categories. Responsibilities include developing and implementing supply management strategies, managing production (cost, quality, delivery), overseeing supplier relationships and contracts, conducting market trend analyses, leading cross-functional initiatives, and building a high-performing team. The role manages approximately 4000 SKUs annually for Japan DTC Retail products and requires deep knowledge of the Japanese retail market. Strong leadership, negotiation, and financial analysis skills are essential.
Must have:
  • Deep knowledge of Japanese retail
  • 10+ years team management experience
  • Strong leadership & negotiation skills
  • Financial analysis/modeling expertise
  • Fluent English & Japanese
  • Product planning for Japan market

Job Details

Job Summary:

Job Summary:

As a Head of Supply Management, Partner with Executive Director, Direct-to-Consumer Retail (DTC Retail) and Merchandise Strategy & Development team and Merchandising Planning team to lead supply management process for all categories to achieve the financial targets.

 Responsibilities:

Lead Supply Management Process

  • Develop and implement Supply Management Strategy, policies and procedures to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance throughout the supply management process.
  • Lead all aspects of production management including cost, quality and delivery until final product delivery
  • Work closely with the DGS team to manage a smooth production process for Japan original, developed products, whether from DGS suppliers or domestic suppliers.
  • Responsible for all categories of Japan DTC Retail products and 4000 SKUs per year.
  • Manage supplier relationships and vendor contracts, negotiating terms, pricing, and service agreements to ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
  • When a trouble occurs, clearly identify solutions and take prompt action as a team.
  • Conduct analyses using sales, inventory, and customer data to identify market trends, and synthesize actionable insights.
  • Lead cross-LOB/cross-company initiatives to maximize new business opportunities.

Organization Management

  • Develop strong, capable and efficient organization to archive the business objectives.
  • Motivate team through establishment of clear and challenging strategies and tactics
  • Set annual objectives for all direct reports and assess their performance, recommend for performance improvement

 Requirement:

  • Deep knowledge and insight of retail industry in Japan
  • More than 10 year’s experience in team management
  • Demonstrated strong leadership, passion and energy to lead the organization.
  • Excellent business acumen combined with excellent judgment and the ability to identify optimal solutions with a creative and innovative approach.
  • Capable and flexible with the prioritization skills to handle multiple projects and act on high priority issues.
  • Experience in product planning for Japan market and global / APAC and plan Merchandise assortment in multiple categories.
  • Networking with supplier and effective negotiation skills
  • Proven background in strategic planning and financial analysis/modeling.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  • Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic.
  • Fluent English and Japanese in both written and verbal.

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