JobSpringSupply Planning Manager - Infectious Disease
Abbott · Japan - Shinjuku
About The Role
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
About Us
Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.
The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.
We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
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