【PURPOSE/SUMMARY】
This role is responsible for partnering with function leaders globally and regionally to ensure implementation of strategies and initiatives resulting in improved Supply Chain Distribution service levels, quality, performance, and process efficiency contributing to higher supply chain satisfaction and improved top and bottom-line financials. Leads projects and project teams through usage and application of Operational Excellence principles to achieve benefits for Olympus supply chain.
【PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES】
Lead using a continuous improvement mindset with the primary focus on drive continuous improvement projects and culture within Distribution function globally. Focus on business needs including Compliance, Operational Excellence and maximizing overall operational and cost efficiency.
This position will also ensure that common continuous improvement standards, language and toolsets are being agreed, aligned and adhered to globally.
・Lead Distribution long and short-term operational excellence portfolio aligned to SCM (Supply Chain Management), CMSO (Chief Manufacturing & Supply Organization) and Operational Excellence priorities. Partner with Distribution function leaders and regional members for project delivery.
・Establish and drive continuous improvement culture within Distribution function in alignment with CMSO strategy and with focus on business needs including analytics, quality, compliance, operational excellence, and maximizing overall operational and cost efficiency.
・Execute operational excellence project portfolio utilizing and popularizing continuous improvement methodologies such as but not limited to Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving techniques.
・Foster a network of excellence experts within Supply Chain and establish collaboration models with CMSO Excellence functions and regional supply chain organizations.
・Establish programs within Distribution for improving critical KPIs in terms of quality, productivity, cost, and efficiency closely aligned to SCM and CMSO Excellence strategy.
・Provide leadership support and guidance to the Distribution teams and mitigate conflicts, if needed on global and regional levels.
・Ensure that common Excellence standards, language and trainings are being agreed, aligned and adhered to globally.
・Work with the Training and Development team to create relevant training material to conduct the necessary global training programs as part of standard roll-out of processes and development training for SCM and Distribution teams.
【SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES】
・No direct reports but will have regional matrix reports in projects
・Global project portfolio
【COMPETENCIES】
・Driving Continuous Improvement
・Customer Focus
・Cultivates Innovation
・Situational Adaptability
【MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS】
Education*:
・Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge and experience in supply chain management, operations management, operations excellence, manufacturing, engineering fields, or other relevant field of study and experience required.
・Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
・Project management certifications preferred.
Experience*:
・10-12 years of progressive leadership experience, with proven track record in operational excellence operations management, business process optimization, or process improvement, with measurable outcomes; with demonstrated focus and proficiency in change and efficiency gains.
・3+ years of direct project management experience is required
・Experience with working, communicating, and facilitating across multiple layers of matrixed organizational structures; demonstrating comfort with both front-line employees and Supply chain leaders.
・Experience developing and implementing supply chain distribution programs, policies and procedures.
Skills:
・Excellent verbal and written communication ability.
・Operational excellence and continuous improvement tool set, not limited to Lean, TPS, Six Sigma.
・Strong collaborator and influencer with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who is able to work seamlessly across countries, cultures, and organizational units.
Other Considerations (travel/hours availability, etc.):
・International and domestic travel is required
【雇用形態】
正社員（試用期間3ヶ月：待遇の変更はなし）
【勤務時間】
8：45〜17：30 （休憩：昼45分）
※フレックスタイム制度あり/コアタイム無し（管理職採用の場合対象外）
※時短勤務制度・テレワーク勤務・時間外労働あり
※業務の状況等により変更となる可能性がございます。
【休暇・休日】
・年間休日：129日（自社カレンダーに応ず）
・有給休暇：20日間の年次有給休暇を付与。
※その他制度や詳細については以下をご覧ください。
https://www.olympus.co.jp/csr/social/inclusion/japan/?page=csr
https://www.olympus.co.jp/csr/social/health-management/?page=csr
【手当/制度】
通勤手当、在宅勤務手当 など
社会保険完備（雇用保険、健康保険、厚生年金、介護保険、労災保険）
確定給付企業年金、確定拠出年金
【福利厚生】※記載の福利厚生については各種規定、条件がございます。
詳細については以下をご覧ください。
https://www.olympus.co.jp/recruit/workstyle/benefit/
https://www.olympus.co.jp/csr/social/health-management/?page=csr
（雇入れ直後）
■グローバル本社（東京都八王子市石川町2951）
働く場所は在宅・新宿サテライトオフィス・宇津木事業所・シェアオフィス（社外）なども可能です。
*雇用契約はグローバル本社にて締結します。
【受動喫煙対策】事業場内禁煙
（変更の範囲）
会社の定める場所（テレワークを行う場所を含む）
