Production Planning Leader

Develop your career in SCM Organisation, System Operations with Japanese Pharmaceutical Maker

Your new company

You will be joining a global healthcare organisation known for continuous innovation, with a long-established presence and operations expanding across more than 30 countries. The business is committed to improving lives through advanced pharmaceutical solutions and is actively investing in digital transformation to strengthen manufacturing.

Your new role

As the ERP (Production) Implementation Project Specialist or Sub-Leader, you will drive the rollout of a new core ERP system across multiple manufacturing sites. You will take a leading role in supporting system introduction, optimising operations, and contributing to production efficiency improvements.
This role involves coordinating with various internal stakeholders, exercising strong leadership, and ensuring a smooth and effective system.

What you'll need to succeed

Strong experience in implementing or operating core ERP systems (manufacturing and/or SCM), with advanced technical knowledge of systems

Hands-on leadership experience in system implementation at a manufacturing site and the ability to drive project management and team coordination.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to solve problems and achieve project outcomes.

Preferred: experience in pharma manufacturing operations, basic GMP understanding, PMO exposure, or practical English skills.

What you'll get in return

Annual salary in the range of 6M–9M JPY, plus allowances such as housing and overtime.
A strong benefits package, including social insurance, company housing programs, learning support, structured bonus and salary increase.
Clear career growth paths: become a central leader for ERP operations across all manufacturing sites, develop into a specialist, or expand into DX/IT or SCM roles.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Healthcare & Medical
Location
Inner Tokyo
Specialism
Supply Chain
Ref:
1126672
Closing date
20 Aug 2026

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Kateryna Orlova, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Tokyo Head Office
Izumi Garden Tower 38th Floor, 1-6-1 Roppongi

Telephone: +81 03-3560-2833

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