Job Information
Boehringer Ingelheim Logistic Planner / Staff / Demand Management Gr, Commercial SCM Dept（大崎） in Shinagawa, Japan
Basic Purpose of the Job
To ensure compliant, efficient, and optimized distribution and logistics operations with Nippon Boehringer Ingelheim products to support stable supply.
To lead continuous improvement and cross‑functional projects across transportation, warehousing, and 3PL management.
To ensure that distribution and logistics operations and related processes comply with GMP and GDP standards.
Accountabilities
1. Transportation & Distribution Management
Hold operational responsibility for import finished goods inbound transport (port to DCs), ensuring timely and cost‑efficient delivery.
Monitor inbound schedules, resolve delays or carrier issues, and escalate risks when required.
Support Demand Planners’ YG-DC, DC-DC track planning and manage import goods and temperature-controlled products for East-West DC inventory balancing.
Ensure transportation activities comply with GDP, GMP, and relevant corporate and local standards.
Manage vendor selection and contracting in collaboration with the Purchasing team.
2. Distribution Center Operations
Manage distribution center and warehouse operations to ensure adherence to GDP/GMP, corporate policies, SOPs, and local regulatory requirements.
Ensure appropriate procedures, processes, and documentation are in place, updated, and audit‑ready.
Coordinate disposal activities in compliance with regulatory standards.
Support regulatory inspections and internal/external audits for warehousing and distribution.
Ensure readiness of 3PLs for day‑to‑day warehouse operations.
3. 3PL Management
Manage contract with purchasing, negotiations, service levels, and performance reviews.
Ensure 3PL operations are compliant with GDP/GMP, validated processes, and contractual requirements.
Act as primary operational owner of 3PL performance, monitoring operational KPIs.
4. Partner & Vendor Management
Manage external vendors involved in logistical supplies, supporting materials, and discard activities.
Oversee contract management and ensure partners are compliant with GDP/GMP and corporate expectations.
Ensure alignment and coordination across all external partners that support logistics operations.
5. Data, Systems & Master Data Governance
Maintain accurate logistics‑related master data across SAP and related systems.
Create and modify SAP material master for import SKUs.
Lead SAP testing activities with Demand Management Group scope.
6. Support and/or lead distribution and logistics projects and activities
Lead or support logistics and distribution projects and meet target timelines and budget.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality, compliance readiness, and operational efficiency.
Review and update SOPs, work instructions, and end‑to‑end logistics processes in accordance with GDP/GMP and corporate requirements.
Contribute to global and local SCM initiatives by sharing best practices and adopting new standards.
7. Report Creation
- Create reports of CSL, 3PL activity related KPIs, Distribution related KPIs.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree (Any) or above
Required Skills / Experience
Special Skills
Minimum 3 years’ experience in logistics and/or warehouse management
Strong inter-personal skills and able to work cross-functionally
Strong communication skills in facilitating meetings and communicating information
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Experience in SAP ECC / SAP APO
Proficient in Excel (Power Query, Pivot, and key functions), Word, and PowerPoint.
Positive and keen to learn
Language Skills & Proficiency
Any of the following certifications would be preferred
APICS –CLTD
Both English/Japanese intermidiate level
Recruiter : Kuramoto
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.