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Supply Chain & Distribution Management (Sr.) Manager, HKBU, HongKong

Hong Kong, Central and Western District

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Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Senior
Travel: Minimal (if any)

Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0144261 Date posted 02/10/2025 Location Hong Kong, Central and Western District

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Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for end-to-end HK & Macau supply chain and distribution management. Provide logistic and distribution insights/support to special cases such as clinical study, new product launch,

Key tasks include the following:

Demand planning:

Work with global and China supply chain team, HK Business, HK Regulatory, HK Quality and global Manufacturers to handle local demands.

Logistic management:

Monitor and track the shipments, resolve deficiency and deal with changes.
Inbound shipment & local logistic management, key contact point of 3PL, review all logistic costs.
Work with 3PL to handle importation license or import permit for controlled drugs.

Inventory management:

Monitor & communicate with regional distribution centers and external HK & Macau distributors for inventory management in relevant warehouses.
Responsible for material & inventory management in Takeda's SAP system.
Collaborate with various functions to ensure effectiveness of change in particular matters.
Monitor the repackaging tasks, manage external supplier for repackaging materials.
Responsible for daily inventory operations including stock take.

Distribution management:

Internal alignment with HK commercial and finance team for monthly company sales.
Key contact person of distributors, manage monthly sales orders with distributors.
Review and book sales rebate, special price claim, free goods, etc.
Responsible for to market price implementation.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Finance or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of supply chain related experiences, good understanding of pharmaceutical industry.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, good interpersonal skills, analytical skills.
Capability to manage different tasks and apply digital technologies & tools to improve efficiency, provide insights.
Fluency in Cantonese, with a good command of both spoken and written English.

Locations

HKG - Hong Kong Commercial

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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During my 20-year journey here, I’ve been fully supported by my colleagues, and I can’t say enough about our rich internal talent and the long-standing values that drive our decisions as we work to develop important medicines for the patients we serve.

Doug Coffman - Head, R&D Asset Transition & Integration Office, R&D Regional & Business Operations

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