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Job ID : 1530979 Date Updated : April 18th, 2025
Demand Planner, Pharma

Demand Planner, Pharma

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 7 million yen ~ 10 million yen

Work Style

Remote Work and WFH Flex Time

Job Description

The Demand Planner will serve as the vital link in procurement and supply chain within the Life Science industry. This role requires a strategic thinker, who can manage and predict demand, ensuring that inventory levels are kept at most efficient levels.

Client Details

Our client is a large organization within the Life Science industry. The company is globally recognized and operates in numerous countries worldwide, including Tokyo. With a strong focus on research and development, they continuously strive to improve the health and wellbeing of people around the world.

Description

  • Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.
  • Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
  • Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
  • Ensure supply meets demand in collaboration with other departments.
  • Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to understand demand forecast drivers.
  • Utilize software to monitor trends and forecast future needs.
  • Present, solicit, and assess feedback on the various forecasts from sales and finance.
  • Drive process improvements within the demand planning function.

Job Offer

  • An estimated salary range of 7,000,000 JPY - 9,500,000 JPY.
  • A challenging role in a globally recognized organization.
  • An inclusive and diverse company culture.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • A supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.

We welcome you to apply if you are passionate about the Life Science industry and are eager to make a difference in a large organization based in Tokyo.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Mike Corbyn on +813 6832 8601.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 1 year
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

A successful 'Demand Planner' should have:

  • A degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in demand planning.
  • Familiarity with forecast models and inventory management.
  • Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
  • Proficient in MS Office, relational databases, and ERP systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A strong attention to detail.

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 7 million yen ~ 10 million yen
Industry Pharmaceutical

Job Category

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management > Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management > Storage Management, Operation

Company Details

Company Type Large Company (more than 300 employees) - International Company