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Supply Planner

Hiring from
Japan
Work type
Hybrid
Posted
Sep 28, 2026
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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Handle supply planning, purchasing and import activities of a defined products portfolio
  • Review demand forecast and propose the corresponding orders template for each product (volume and schedule) based on the supply policy
  • Place orders to overseas suppliers and interact with them on a day-to-day basis: track the status of any orders, confirm schedule and make adjustment if necessary. Ensure weekly update of the PSI to track and trace the current orders as well as plan orders for the next 18 months
  • Deal with sea/air forwarders and customs broker to prepare and clear import applications for all orders
  • Interact with 3PL partners to confirm inbounds schedule
  • Ensure that any invoices and all related documents are shared internally for processing
  • Inventory Management - Anticipating stock demands based on current and future business functions to avoid Excess & Obsolete and back order
  • Arrange product claims to exporters whenever is necessary
  • Creating inventory reports and presenting with suggestions to internal teams for visibility
  • Support implementation of best practices
  • Incase of Supply constraint, manage conflicts with Supplier/ Sales and Marketing Managers to overcome constraint

Key Requirement

  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Business English (written, speaking is plus)
  • Pro-active, responsible
  • Good communication/Negotiation skill
  • Team oriented, co-operative
  • Self-Starter
  • Experience to work with oversea manufacture for production/shipment
  • Excel skill, VBA is plus
  • Project Management for operation improvement

Location(s)

Tokyo Office


Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

ABOUT US

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

WHY US

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.

Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

INCLUSION MATTERS TO US

Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.

We’re committed to:

  • Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.
  • Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.

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