About the Company
As a global medical device company originating from Japan, we pursue reliable quality and technology to contribute to healthcare in more than 160 countries and regions around the globe. We promise to walk alongside healthcare professionals to continue to make great contribution to society, now and into the future.
Summary of the Role
The Sales & Operations (S&OP) Planner will be primarily responsible to lead & manage the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process for assigned product groups in Terumo Asia Pacific (TAP) to achieve optimal demand and supply management performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the S&OP / IBP Cadence: Facilitate and own the monthly Portfolio, Demand, and Supply review cycles across our commercial divisions and manufacturing entities.
- Bridge Operational & Financial Plans: Perform gap analyses (in units and value) between S&OP consensus forecasts and financial budgets, spearheading gap-closing and risk mitigation strategies.
- Optimize Regional Inventory: Conduct proactive inventory risk assessments, oversee ABC classification, drive Days of Supply (DOS) targets, and minimize excess and obsolescence.
- Elevate Supply Chain Excellence: Track, analyze, and drive continuous improvement across key metrics—including Forecast Accuracy & Bias, Service Levels (Customer Fill Rate), and Inventory Turns.
- Manage Master Planning Data: Maintain critical forecasting and inventory parameters within SAP IBP and S/4HANA to ensure responsive, resilient supply chains.
Functional / Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of S&OP & IBP methodology, forecasting, demand & supply planning process and statistical forecasting approaches
- Results and solution oriented
- Good business partnering approach and stakeholder management
- Ability to analyze datasets, identify insights and actions needed
- Strong business and finance acumen
- Solid knowledge and experience in SAP S4 and IBP
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in MS office and other data analysis tools
- Demonstrates ability to manage change and remain focused under pressure
- Ability to be flexible and drive for results, even when all the requirements have not been defined
- Able to work independently and apply calculated risk in decision making
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of regional supply chain planning and S&OP / IBP experience within an MNC setting (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, or Healthcare preferred).
- Solid, hands-on operational proficiency in SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP is essential.
- Strong foundation in statistical forecasting, inventory analytics, and commercial/financial acumen.
- APICS (CSCP), IBF, or Oliver Wight training/certification will be highly regarded.
- A collaborative team player who embodies our core values—customer focus, trust, and continuous innovation.
Note to External Recruitment Agencies:
Terumo does not recognize candidate submissions from any recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for payment of any recruitment fees due to the hiring of candidates whose resumes were submitted to Terumo employees or offices without the recruiting team's acknowledgement.