Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Experienced Supply Chain Manager with over 15 years of career spanning SCM, Marketing, and Sales in the global FMCG and beverage industries. Expert in end-to-end supply chain operations, including demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and international logistics. Proven ability to bridge cross-functional gaps and drive organizational growth. 6+ years experience in Supply chain in international cafe chain 14+ years experience as sales, product launch management and supply chain in Food&Beverage industry.
・Led NPI (New Product Innovation) lifecycle management, from initial business case and package design to supply chain network design and volume forecasting. ・Supply chain management for imported products ・Market data analysis ・Manage new brand communication project
・New product arrangement including label design liaising with each brand supplier ・Direct marketing collateral such as brand promoting goods, leaflets and presentation material ・Manage purchasing, demand forecast and inventory level
・Prepared customs documentation per communication with US headquarters and domestic forwarder to import products. ・Oversaw inventory control and daily logistics operations, including vendor management ・Sourced new vendors to strengthen product quality and cost competitiveness ・Oversaw quality issues dealing with domestic vendor and US headquarters ・Prepared monthly consumption cost analysis ・Supported product development
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・Managed operations including preparing stock orders, shift schedules and inventory control ・Managed and trained 30 staff members on sales methods,POS transactions,health and safety and customer service
・Responsible for about 70 clients of Grocery stores and Japanese cuisine restaurants in DC ・Oversaw inventory management and logistical operations between NY headquarters and local destinations.