VP, Global Head of Distribution

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給与: 記載なし
勤務地: 東京都
休日: 年間休日129日
雇用形態: 正社員

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Leads Olympus' global distribution strategy and operations, including distribution centers, transportation, logistics partners, inventory deployment, and customer fulfillment. Drives network transformation and operational performance across regions, working with global and regional cross-functional teams.

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応募資格

必須

Education:
- Minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Significant experience leading global distribution operations in MedTech, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, or similarly regulated industries.
Proven track record in developing and implementing global distribution strategies and network transformations.
Experience managing large-scale distribution networks across multiple regions.
Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience managing significant operational budgets.
Demonstrated success leading large, complex international teams and organizational change initiatives.
Outstanding English communication skill
Other Considerations:
- Expected to schedule meetings that work for multiple time zones
- Willingness to travel

歓迎

Master's Degree and/or MBA.
Experience with medical device regulatory environments including FDA, MDR, ISO 13485, and Good Distribution Practices.
Experience with advanced distribution technologies, warehouse automation, digital supply chain solutions, and analytics platforms.
Certification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operational Excellence, or Lean methodologies.

求める人物像

Strategic mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
Business mindset: Applying knowledge of the business to advance the organization.
Customer focus: Having a clear customer focus (internal: MS, external: patients)
Financial acumen: Understanding of key financial and performance indicators to better drive business.
Global Perspective: Taking a broad view when approaching issues and making decisions
Making complex decisions: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
Balances stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
Cultivates innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Action-oriented: Taking ownership of topics and getting work done
Work optimization: Plans and executes work with a focus on continuous improvement
Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
Collaborates: Build partnerships, and work collaboratively to meet shared objectives
Drives engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Builds effective teams: Build a global team that strive to achieve common business goals
Develop Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
Situational adaptability: Adapt approach and behaviour in real-time to match the changing demands of different situations.
Self-development: actively looking for ways to learn and grow
Leading Courageously: Takes personal ownership on important issues to do what is right and achieve organizational success and supports others who do so. Challenge decisions where appropriate.
Confident interaction with people from different cultures

募集要項最終確認 10/17

職種: SCMマネージャー
雇用形態: Regular full-time employee (3-month probationary period; no change to terms and conditions during probation)
役職: VP, Global Head of DistributionLeadership of regional distribution organizations across the Americas, EMEA, Japan, and APAC.
給与: 記載なし
手当: Commuting allowancework-from-home allowance
勤務地: 2951 Ishikawa-cho, Hachioji, Tokyo
転勤: Locations designated by the company (including places where telework is performed).
働き方: Reduced-hours work system, telework, and overtime work availableWork locations may include telework (home), the Shinjuku Satellite Office, the Utsugi business site, shared offices (off-site), etc.
勤務時間: 8:45-17:30 (break: 45 minutes)Standard working hours: 8 hoursFlextime system available / no core time (not applicable if hired as a manager)Reduced-hours work system, telework, and overtime work availableWorking hours may be changed depending on business needs
年間休日: 129日
休日・休暇: Annual holidays: 129 days (according to company calendar)Paid leave: 20 days of annual paid leave granted
福利厚生: Flextime system available / no core time (not applicable if hired as a manager)Reduced-hours work system, telework, and overtime work availableDefined benefit corporate pension, defined contribution pension
社会保険: Social insurance provided (employment insurance, health insurance, welfare pension, long-term care insurance, workers’ compensation insurance)
受動喫煙対策: Smoking is prohibited on company premises.
業務の変更の範囲: Business as defined by the company
就業場所の変更の範囲: Locations designated by the company (including places where telework is performed).
学歴: 大学卒業以上
掲載日: 2026/10/11 17:49（6日前）
最終確認: 2026/10/17 00:30（今日）

仕事内容

PURPOSE/SUMMARY

To define and lead Olympus' global distribution strategy and execution across all regions, ensuring world-class customer service, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, resilience, and scalability.
The role is accountable for the end-to-end performance of the global distribution network including distribution centers, transportation, logistics partners, inventory deployment, and customer fulfillment operations.
The incumbent will drive the transformation of Olympus' distribution network to support sustainable growth, enhance customer experience, strengthen business continuity, and optimize total supply chain costs.
The position works closely with Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, Finance, IT, and regional leadership teams to establish an integrated and future-ready distribution network that supports Olympus' strategic ambitions globally.
The job is conducted in line with our Core Values which are: Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy

Strategic Leadership

Define and execute the global distribution vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap in alignment with Olympus business objectives.
Lead the development of a globally optimized distribution network supporting customer, market, and growth requirements.
Establish global standards, governance processes, and operating models for distribution operations.
Drive network transformation initiatives including automation, digitalization, AI-enabled planning, and end-to-end visibility solutions.
Ensure distribution strategies support business continuity, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience objectives.

Global Distribution Operations

Lead and oversee all global distribution activities across regional distribution centers and logistics hubs.
Ensure consistent execution of warehousing, transportation, inventory deployment, and customer fulfillment processes.
Drive operational excellence through standardized processes, KPI management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor and improve service, quality, productivity, and cost performance across the distribution network.
Establish robust performance management and governance mechanisms across all regions.
Global accountability for all Olympus distribution operations and logistics networks.
Responsibility for customer fulfillment performance, network optimization, and distribution transformation initiatives.
Responsibility for customer fulfillment performance, network optimization, and distribution transformation initiatives.

Customer Service & Commercial Support

Ensure best-in-class customer fulfillment performance through effective service and delivery strategies.
Partner with Regional and Commercial organizations to understand evolving customer requirements and market expectations.
Drive improvements in customer experience through enhanced delivery performance, responsiveness, and network capability.
Support business growth initiatives through scalable distribution solutions.

Quality, Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure all distribution operations comply with applicable medical device regulations, Good Distribution Practices (GDP), and relevant quality standards.
Partner closely with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to maintain audit readiness and compliance.
Ensure corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented where required.
Establish and maintain robust governance processes for distribution-related compliance requirements.

Logistics & External Partner Management

Develop and manage strategic relationships with third-party logistics providers, transportation providers, and other external partners.
Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement activities.
Negotiate and oversee logistics service agreements to ensure service excellence and value realization.
Drive optimization of transportation networks and logistics service models globally.

Financial & Business Performance

Own global distribution budgets, logistics spend, and network investment planning.
Deliver productivity improvements and sustainable cost optimization initiatives.
Develop business cases supporting network enhancements, automation investments, and strategic transformation programs.
Contribute to inventory, working capital, and cash flow improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
Ownership of global logistics and distribution expenditures.

Leadership & Talent Development

Build and lead a high-performing global distribution organization.
Develop leadership capability, succession plans, and organizational effectiveness within the distribution function.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Lead and inspire regional distribution leaders to achieve enterprise objectives and strategic priorities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, Commercial, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and IT leaders to improve end-to-end supply chain performance.
Represent Distribution within global executive and supply chain governance forums.
Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business integration activities as required.
Lead global cross-functional initiatives to strengthen supply chain performance and customer satisfaction.