7 results for Production Planner jobs

Production Manager

Kanagawa,
remote
Permanent
10.0M - 10.0M JPY / Yearly
The Role<ul><li>Serve as Production Manager in Zama, Kanagawa, leading a team of approximately 20 employees in a full-time capacity</li><li>Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and capacity management to ensure on-time delivery for both domestic and global customers</li><li>Drive lean manufacturing, quality compliance, cost control, team development, and coordination with global or regional stakeholders</li></ul>Your Skills<ul><li>5-8 years of production management experience in electronics or precision mechanical manufacturing</li><li>Strong preference for connector industry experience, including knowledge of stamping, injection molding, and plating processes</li><li>Solid understanding of IATF 16949, quality tools, Lean/Six Sigma, and professional-level English communication skills</li></ul>Key Highlights of the Role<ul><li>Competitive annual salary range of approximately JPY 8 million to JPY 12 million, depending on experience and skills</li><li>Broad leadership scope covering operations strategy, yield improvement, automation, EHS, and people management</li><li>Benefits include commuting allowance, social insurance, and retirement plan**</li></ul> Location Kanagawa Salary10 million yen Reference Number: 67040-0013462265 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/a2F6dWtvLm95YS45NzEzMC4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-23T08:42:23Z

Purchasing Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
12.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA leading global consumer products manufacturer is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing activities across production-related categories. This position works closely with engineering, manufacturing, facilities, and operational stakeholders to drive procurement strategies supporting plant operations and capital investment initiatives. The Role<ul><li>Lead sourcing and category management activities for production equipment, utilities, maintenance services, and industrial materials.</li><li>Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and facilities teams to develop and execute procurement strategies.</li><li>Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, contract execution, and category performance.</li><li>Drive procurement projects, process improvements, and change management initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with regional and international stakeholders to align sourcing activities with business objectives.</li><li>Support operational efficiency, cost optimization, and long-term supplier development.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Experience in manufacturing, production engineering, plant operations, maintenance, utilities, facilities, or related engineering functions.</li><li>Alternatively, experience in industrial procurement, strategic sourcing, or engineering project delivery.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills.</li><li>Proven project management and change management capabilities.</li><li>Business-level English for collaboration with international teams.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Opportunity to influence major production and CAPEX sourcing decisions.</li><li>Work closely with engineering and manufacturing leaders.</li><li>Technical expertise is highly valued alongside procurement experience.</li><li>Flexible working environment with hybrid work arrangements.</li><li>Competitive compensation and strong work-life balance.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary12 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013466279 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/a2F6dWtvLm95YS4wNTE2Ni4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-05T04:46:40Z

HR Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
8.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileAn international luxury goods house with a strong craftsmanship heritage is expanding its Japan organization and looking for its first dedicated HR Manager. The company operates a Tokyo flagship, its own production and logistics sites in Japan, and is in a clear growth phase with further openings planned. The Role<ul><li>This is a newly created, standalone position. You will build and own the full HR function for an organization of around 35 people across four locations, with headcount expected to grow significantly over the next two years.</li><li>Your scope covers the complete generalist range: labor law compliance, payroll and benefits coordination with external partners such as a sharoushi and tax advisors, employee relations, leave management, and HR records.</li><li>A core project is localizing global HR policies so they are fully compliant with Japanese labor law and genuinely fit Japanese workplace culture.</li><li>You will support two very different employee populations, a Tokyo-based retail and office team and skilled production craftsmen at regional sites, and be a trusted contact for both.</li><li>You will work closely with the global HR organization (US headquarters and a European counterpart), with regular morning calls once or twice a week. No late-evening meetings.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Native-level Japanese is essential, as you will draft labor documentation, manage work rules, and coordinate with a sharoushi entirely in Japanese. Business-level or higher English is required for daily collaboration with headquarters.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Japanese labor law and social insurance practice is a must.</li><li>Around 10 years of HR generalist experience, with proven ability to run HR independently without a team.</li><li>Currently based in Japan.</li><li>Comfortable in a fast-moving, creative environment, and willing to travel occasionally to regional production sites.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Rare opportunity to build an HR function from the ground up rather than inherit one.</li><li>Genuine scope and visibility: you act as the Japan counterpart to global HR leadership, not a layer within a large HR team.</li><li>A growing organization with new openings planned, meaning the role grows with the business.</li><li>Competitive package with upward flexibility for the right person, plus a hybrid setup with 1 to 2 flexible work-from-home days per week.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary8 - 12 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013481587 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/a29uc3RhbnRpbm9zLm1vdXNrb2ZpZGlzLjYzNjE5LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-04T03:36:21Z

Lead Specialist, NVP Supply and Demand Planning

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
8.0M - 8.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA global leader in the medical technology industry, providing innovative products and solutions that help healthcare professionals improve patient outcomes. The Role<ul><li>Lead supply and demand planning activities to ensure the effective management of inventory, product availability, and service levels across the business.</li><li>Collaborate closely with commercial, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and regional planning teams to optimize forecast accuracy and supply chain performance.</li><li>Analyze demand trends, market dynamics, inventory levels, and business requirements to drive proactive planning decisions.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Experience in supply planning, demand planning, S&OP, inventory management, or supply chain operations.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.</li><li>Experience working with ERP systems, planning tools, and advanced Excel or data analytics platforms.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Play a key role in optimizing supply chain performance within a global healthcare organization.</li><li>Work closely with regional and global stakeholders across planning, operations, and commercial functions.</li><li>Gain exposure to strategic supply chain decision-making and business planning processes.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary8 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013470962 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dGFrdS55YW1hc2hpdGEuOTA4NzkuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-31T06:45:25Z

Engineering Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
12.0M - 18.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<ul><li>A leading global investment bank is seeking a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to own the engineering and development of its enterprise observability platform across its Tokyo-based team.</li></ul> The Role <ul><li>This is a software engineering role - you will design, build, and own the codebase of an enterprise observability platform being standardised across the entire global group, built on the open-source Grafana stack (Loki, Mimir, Tempo, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry).</li><li>You will write production code, own application logic, review architecture, and ship features - not simply operate or monitor existing tools.</li><li>You will lead a team of 4 engineers in Tokyo, collaborating closely with global counterparts in New York, London, and Mumbai to build solutions that serve the entire group.</li><li>This is a highly visible role reporting to the Group Head of Observability, with full engineering ownership - from greenfield development of new platform capabilities to maintaining and improving legacy tooling during migration.</li><li>The platform is setting the foundation for full AI Ops capability - automated anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and ML-generated resolutions - and you will be a key contributor to that roadmap.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Strong software engineering background with a proven track record of shipping production-grade application code and owning large codebases.</li><li>Proficiency in Java and Python (5+ years) - these are your primary development languages, not just scripting tools.</li><li>Experience building or contributing to platform engineering or developer tooling at scale - you have built things other engineers depend on.</li><li>Familiarity with the Grafana observability stack (Grafana UI, Loki, Mimir, Tempo, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry) - either as a builder or a hands-on user ready to go deeper.</li><li>Strong engineering judgement - able to identify fundamental design flaws, propose solutions, and drive them to completion independently.</li><li>Business-level English is non-negotiable; Japanese is preferred but flexible for an exceptional engineering profile.</li><li>A genuine enthusiasm for AI tooling and a drive to transform traditional ways of building systems.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Own the engineering of a platform the entire IT organisation of a global bank depends on - high visibility, high impact.</li><li>Build with a modern open-source stack with a clear AI Ops roadmap - this is not legacy maintenance work.</li><li>Join at roughly 30% through the transformation - significant greenfield engineering still ahead.</li><li>Collaborate with a global team of 20 across New York, London, Mumbai, and Tokyo.</li><li>A well-funded initiative with strong executive sponsorship and a clear, ambitious roadma</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 12 - 18 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013437455 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3VlLnRpbmcuNTU0NDAuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-02T00:39:29Z

[In-House] T Digital Transformation Japan Leader

Kanagawa,
remote
Permanent
10.0M - 14.0M JPY / Yearly
*Business level Japanese will be needed About the Company<ul><li>A global leader in automotive components, headquartered in Europe, operates massive production facilities across over 20 countries. It's one of the world's most established suppliers of vehicle technology.</li></ul> About the Role<ul><li>Lead the digital strategy for the Japan IT team, planning and driving digital projects aligned with the Japan IT roadmap. Partner with business units and the global IT team to digitize workflows, advance DX initiatives, and raise the organization's digital maturity.</li><li>Key Responsibilities</li></ul><ol><li>Develop and update action plans based on the Japan IT team's digital strategy and KPIs</li><li>Plan and drive digital projects per the Japan IT roadmap</li><li>Digitize and improve business processes in collaboration with business units and other IT teams</li><li>Coordinate with stakeholders and report on project issues and progress</li><li>Identify and execute digitalization/automation opportunities through demand management</li><li>Drive digital initiatives and new technology adoption using PoCs and agile methods</li><li>Manage third-party vendors and prioritize resources</li><li>Drive continuous process improvement with domestic/overseas stakeholders and regional PMOs</li><li>Improve digital literacy across the Japan IT organization; support talent development</li></ol> Requirements<ul><li>5+ years in IT/digital roles (digitalization, IT projects, process improvement)</li><li>5+ years managing teams or projects</li><li>5+ years in automotive or manufacturing business processes</li><li>Experience driving digital projects from planning through implementation</li><li>Business-level Japanese and English</li></ul> Preferred<ul><li>Experience designing, developing, or managing SaaS/web/mobile applications</li><li>End-to-end automation/digitalization project experience in the automotive industry</li><li>Experience managing AI/data or data science projects</li><li>Knowledge of frameworks/certifications: COBIT, ITIL, PMI, PMP, Scrum Master, etc.</li><li>Hands-on PoC, agile development, or demand management experience</li><li>Experience collaborating on global projects or with overseas sites</li></ul> Ideal Candidate<ul><li>Someone who can turn IT/digital strategy into execution and own results end-to-end, collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders (business, IT, overseas, vendors) to move complex situations forward, and drive the long-term improvement of the organization's digital maturity.</li></ul> Highlight<ul><li>Owned Japan localization strategy for a major global digital transformation initiative, with direct reporting line to global leadership</li></ul> Location Kanagawa Salary10 - 14 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013470984 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uMjY2MjYuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-16T06:18:34Z

SAP Solution Architect

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
9.0M - 13.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA joint venture between two major global corporations - a leading FMCG manufacturer/distributor and a top-tier global consulting firm. The company combines large-scale business operations with global-standard digital/IT capabilities, providing BPO (HR, finance, procurement, sales support) and ITO (systems development, IT infrastructure) services, supporting operations from manufacturing through to the end consumer. The Role Goal of the role<ul><li>This is a key role within their IT organization, responsible for leading the design, implementation, enhancement, and support of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions while working closely with the Finance business teams.</li></ul> Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Work with Finance business users to translate requirements into SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions across FI and CO</li><li>Lead SAP Finance implementation projects from requirement definition through go-live and continuous improvement</li><li>Own SAP FI areas: General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Asset Accounting, bank accounting, financial closing, tax, and statutory reporting</li><li>Own SAP CO areas: Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), Profit Center Accounting, allocations, settlements, and planning</li><li>Define overall SAP Finance solution architecture, including integration with procurement, sales, logistics, treasury, and tax systems</li><li>Drive upgrades, application lifecycle management, and S/4HANA capability adoption</li><li>Guide vendors and implementation partners on solution quality and maintainability</li><li>Support UAT, deployment, user training, and production support</li><li>Requirements</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>5+ years of hands-on experience implementing, enhancing, and supporting SAP Finance solutions (both FI and CO)</li><li>Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC Finance modules, including hands-on configuration</li><li>Experience with SAP architecture, system integration, lifecycle management, and cross-functional process integration (procurement, sales, logistics, treasury, tax, reporting)</li></ul> Education / Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>SAP FI and/or CO certifications preferred</li></ul> Language<ul><li>Japanese: Business level</li><li>English: Business level</li></ul> Core Competencies<ul><li>Strong solution architecture and technical design skills</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis across integrated finance processes</li><li>Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, controlled, maintainable technical solutions</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management, vendor coordination, and communication skills</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role Flexible remote work available, with occasional in-office attendance depending on business needs. International team environment - strong English skills will help expand scope of work and learning opportunities. Location Tokyo Salary9 - 13 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013474146 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uMDk4MjMuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-22T02:26:19Z