JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world - in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals - that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 115,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Description

The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for end‑to‑end supply planning, inventory management, S&OP leadership, and SAP/MRP process accuracy to ensure reliable supply, strong customer experience, and operational compliance.

This is a standalone manager role intentionally designed to expand into people management as the organization grows. The role provides broad exposure across S&OP, operational excellence, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration, supporting long-term leadership development.

Responsibilities and Duties

Supply Planning

• Build and execute supply plans to ensure product availability.
• Coordinate with global teams and suppliers to manage constraints and risks.
• Support new product launches and phase-outs.

S&OP Lead

• Lead Japan’s full S&OP cycle.
• Align Finance, Marketing, Sales and Global SCM on a single integrated plan.
• Present supply scenarios, risks, and recommendations to leadership.

Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels and reduce excess/expiry risk.
• Set and review safety stock and replenishment logic.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis for inventory issues and drive corrective actions.

SAP/MRP

• Own SAP/MRP planning master data and parameters.
• Manage MRP exceptions and ensure accurate planning signals.
• Lead testing and support enhancements to SAP planning processes.
• Train stakeholders on SAP/MRP best practices.

Operational Excellence

• Drive Lean-minded improvements across planning and supply chain processes.
• Support digitalization and automation of planning workflows.
• Create and update SOPs.

KPI & Reporting

• Build dashboards using Power BI and Excel.
• Manage key metrics across supply, service, and inventory performance.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with QA/QC, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, Customer Support and 3PL providers.
• Support Head of SCM on strategic and ad hoc initiatives.

Role Growth & Development Path

As the business grows, this role will expand into:

People Leadership

• Managing and developing planners or analysts.
• Leading hiring, onboarding, and capability building.

Extended Leadership Scope

• Leading larger cross-functional supply chain initiatives.
• Taking on broader responsibilities across supply chain operations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• APICS, Lean, or Six Sigma preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years in supply planning or supply chain management.
• Strong hands-on SAP/MRP experience.
• Experience in regulated industries preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Proficient with SAP, Power BI, Excel.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• High ownership, initiative, and customer focus.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

     

DIVISION:

ID Infectious Disease

        

LOCATION:

Japan > Tokyo : 2-4-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable