Donaldson is dedicated to tackling the most challenging filtration issues globally, striving to innovate and adapt to meet evolving needs. Join a dynamic environment where collaboration and innovation are valued, offering opportunities to drive change and make a real impact both at work and in the community.

Job Purpose

• Lead the international and domestic purchasing team to support production and distribution, catering to customer demand.
• Manage NDL's export/import operations to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee material and inventory planning to align with business and supply chain requirements.
• Supervise inventory and supply chain processes and projects with APAC/DCI members.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement initiatives to enhance daily operations and report to management accordingly.
• Manage existing overseas and domestic forwarders.
• Support the improvement and optimization of overseas and domestic suppliers through QCLDM evaluation.
• Optimize logistics for import components from ex-factory to delivery.
• Maintain order quantities with overseas and domestic suppliers in coordination with various departments through S&OP meetings.
• Ensure trade compliance for all export/import activities with the APAC team.
• Execute assigned tasks and related duties based on business needs.
• Oversee inventory levels and turnover, including goods in transit and supplier consignment stock.
• Manage SLOB inventory, conduct meetings to reduce excess stock, and report to APAC.
• Control demand/supply to address urgent delivery issues.
• Lead projects to improve operational processes and spearhead ISO certification applications.

Education Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in purchasing and/or supply chain management.

Technical Competence & Skills:

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese and English.
• Over 5 years of team management experience.
• More than 5 years of procurement and/or supply chain management experience in manufacturing.

Leadership Competence:

• Develop and nurture the team to meet internal goals.
• Collaborate with the APAC team and other local departments.
• Possess legal knowledge of export and import processes.
• Develop, motivate, and engage direct reports and team members.

Relevant Experience:

• Understanding of export/import operations.
• Experience in sourcing new suppliers, both domestically and internationally.
• Experience leading ad hoc projects such as ERP system implementations.

Others (% of travel, language, etc.):

• Business-level proficiency in English (TOEIC 800+).
• Travel as needed to customers or intercompany locations.
• Knowledge of Mandarin is a plus.