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This includes overseeing purchase order processing, logistics coordination, inventory management, project support, and trade compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in supply chain execution, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across Asia and other departments.\nThis role is critical in ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and alignment with Vertiv’s core principles and strategic priorities.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nPurchase Order Management\nOversee accurate and timely processing of purchase orders.\nReview and optimize workflows for improved accuracy and responsiveness.\nCoordinate with sales, service, and project teams to align supply planning with customer needs.\nDelivery and Inventory Management\nLead delivery tracking and ensure adherence to committed project timelines.\nMonitor inventory allocation and availability, ensuring stock levels meet demand forecasts.\nDrive coordination with warehouses, 3PL partners, and internal stakeholders to resolve bottlenecks.\nProject Coordination and Escalation Management\nParticipate in project planning reviews to ensure logistics and fulfillment alignment.\nEscalate and resolve issues related to delays, stock shortages, or supplier performance.\nProvide root cause analysis and corrective action plans when project milestones are missing.\nTrade Compliance and Regional Coordination\nEnsure compliance with trade regulations and internal procurement policies.\nServe as the point of contact with corporate and APAC supply chain teams to align standards and processes.\nMonitor and implement changes in import/export procedures and documentation.\nStakeholder Communication and Reporting\nMaintain transparent communication with internal teams and management regarding supply chain performance, risks, and mitigation plans.\nGenerate regular reports on order status, inventory levels, supplier performance, and project logistics.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nMinimum 5 years of relevant experience\nStrong understanding of ERP systems, preferably in a multinational environment.\nKnowledge of logistics, inventory control, trade compliance, and customer service processes.\nExcellent leadership abilities with effective communication and interpersonal strengths\nGood command of English and Japanese N2 above (spoken and written)\nDemonstrated ability to lead operations and collaborate across functions and regions.\nTIME TRAVEL REQUIRED\nOccasional travel across Japan and Asia as needed (approx. 10-20%).","description_format":"text","description_chars":2713,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"Japanese","level":"All levels","optional":false},{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Supply Chain","Servers & Data Center Hardware","Power Supplies & Power Electronics","HVAC & Refrigeration"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-25T04:35:25Z"}],"liveness":{"score":21,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.472,"p_room":0.45,"age_days":5,"expected_fill_days":3,"reasons":["conf:8","stale_co","velocity","win:tail","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/vertiv-supply-chain-executive","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/vertiv-supply-chain-executive.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T01:53:19Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1450,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3550,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}