■Accountabilities
1. S&OP & Demand Planning
Lead the S&OP cycle and develop consensus demand forecasts with clear assumptions and rationale (36-month rolling forecast).
Align with stakeholders and track actions.
Analyze forecast deviations and improve accuracy with the forecasting team.

2. Replenishment & Inventory Planning
Manage 36-month rolling NRP (Net Requirements Planning).
Plan and manage detailed shipment scheduling from Yamagata plant to DCs at batch level
Manage inter-DC balancing and stock transfers
Identify potential supply and disposal risks and coordinate with stakeholders to mitigate the risk.

3. Product Lifecycle Management Support
Reflect product lifecycle events, market events, and change events into NRP.
Manage product launches, discontinuations, SKU changes.
Align supply plans and minimize disposal risk associated with events.

4. Change Management
Align with POPU and/or local AM team to ensure correct product versions are supplied.
Manage change timelines and related system updates.

5. Transportation & Distribution
Plan inbound transportation schedules with logistics vendors.
Manage inbound transportation and delivery (import and domestic).
Monitor delivery schedules and resolve transportation issues.

6. 3PL & Vendor Management
Ensure DC operations comply with GDP/GMP and SOPs.
Ensure readiness of 3PLs for day‑to‑day warehouse operations.
Maintain audit-ready processes and documentation.
Manage delivery issues and implement corrective actions.
Oversee contract management and ensure partners are compliant with GDP/GMP and corporate expectations.
Monitor KPIs and ensure operational compliance.
Maintain collaborative relationships with vendors.

7. Data, Systems & Reporting Governance
Maintain SAP/master data and related manual data files.
Create and modify SAP material master for import SKUs.
Support system updates, testing, and implementation activities.
Maintain accurate planning parameters.
Prepare and distribute KPI reports (FA, DOI, CSL, Discards, BIA, heatmaps, distribution related KPIs, etc.) to stakeholders.
Monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Support reporting and questionnaires to external organizations or regulatory authorities.

8. Continuous Improvement
Meet team targets / Project timelines
Lead cross-functional projects and process improvements.
Update SOPs and standards.
Review and update processes and work instructions in accordance with corporate and local standards.

9. GDP/GMP Compliance
Ensure GDP/GMP compliance across processes.
Mitigate compliance risks.