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(Senior) Supply Chain Manager

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  • Job Level: Senior
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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 R0159956 Date posted 08/08/2025 Location Taipei, Taiwan

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Job Description

Job Title:  (Senior) Supply Chain Manager

Location:  Taipei, Taiwan

About the role: 

To lead and direct all facets of supply chain management including, but not limited to demand planning, supply fulfillment, logistics, warehousing/ distribution, inventory management and financial forecasting activities to limit cost and improve accuracy/customer service. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.

From organization standpoint, the candidate needs to have 5+ years of manager experience with people responsibilities, demonstrating his/ her leadership of Growth Mindset, People Developments, and Learning Agilities (either pharma or successful experience when switching the industries).

How you will contribute:

  • To lead the monthly Sales Operation & Planning (S&OP) meeting and drive the short- and long-term supply chain integration initiatives in order to align with country business objectives.

  • To ensure the overall management of customer information on daily sales transaction in SAP and other internal system maintenance/ coordination.

  • To lead the Cost Saving process, leveraging his/ her experiences in supplier management (or procurement) to drive value creation in process streamlines or alternative vendors

  • To manage inventory and establish controls to ensure Takeda is operating at the highest level of performance based on key performance metrics and minimized supply chain risk

  • To champion digital mindset in supply chain process and drive the process simplification & improve its productivity.

What you bring to Takeda: 

  • Degree in Business Management / Math/ /Logistics/IT management

  • 10 years in the fields of Supply Chain and related experiences

  • At least 3-5 years management experience

  • Knowledge of SAP is highly desired.

  • Preferably experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare setting or demonstrate successful experience when switching among different industries

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Taipei, Taiwan

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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