7 results for Production Planner in Japan

Global Mobility Value & Supply Chain Strategy Specialist

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
10.0M - 10.0M JPY / Yearly
Business OverviewYou will be responsible for global business design, operational planning, and ongoing management. Depending on the assignment, overseas travel or relocation may be required. Main Responsibilities:<ol><li>Design value chains in collaboration with business strategy and relevant internal departments.</li><li>Plan and manage supply chain operations, including developing production and sales inventory plans for finished vehicles.</li><li>Plan and operate logistics systems in partnership with logistics providers.</li><li>Develop procurement strategies for key strategic parts under your management.</li></ol> Examples of Specific Duties:<ul><li>Utilize digital data and coordinate with local subsidiaries and marketing teams to collect market and customer trend information; lead optimal production and sales inventory planning with relevant internal departments.</li><li>Select partners and plan logistics operations to ensure products are delivered directly and promptly to customers.</li><li>Identify potential supply chain risks from social conditions, and develop strategies and solutions to address them.</li><li>Create procurement strategies for essential parts and materials, establishing the foundation for new value propositions.</li></ul> Background for RecruitmentOur company is redefining the relationship between people and mobility, focusing on delivering new experience value through software technology. We are building high-value products, a circular supply chain, and an online direct sales channel that allows deep and lasting customer connections. With a zero-to-one launch planned in North America and Japan from 2026 onwards, we are simultaneously conducting mid- and long-term strategy planning. We are looking for individuals who can act hands-on in unexplored areas, implementing unique partnership and asset-light approaches distinctive to our company. Team StructureYou will be part of a small team, working directly with domestic and international partners, as well as internal stakeholders in management, procurement, and the US local entity. Required Skills & Experience<ul><li>Required:<ul><li>Industry experience is not required; you must have experience launching new initiatives from scratch, not just managing existing operations.</li><li>Experience setting high targets and leading reform in the following areas: business strategy, value chain planning, supply chain planning, business planning, logistics planning, procurement, production management, sales.</li><li>Experience negotiating with external partners.</li></ul></li><li>Preferred:<ul><li>Experience in the automotive or EV industry.</li><li>Experience working overseas, especially in North America.</li><li>Experience in a leadership or similar role.</li></ul></li></ul> Language Ability<ul><li>TOEIC score of 600 or above.</li><li>Higher English proficiency is preferred, as assignments may require frequent communication with overseas partners and travel.</li></ul> Career Development OpportunitiesAfter launching a project, you can:<ul><li>Gain experience in managing value chains and supply chains.</li><li>Expand your career into advanced strategy and planning roles. As we offer products and services globally, you will have the opportunity to implement your own initiatives on-site and be involved with projects end-to-end.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary10 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013404201 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/dGFrdS55YW1hc2hpdGEuMjMyMzEuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-09T07:40:20Z

HR Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Contract
10.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile A global manufacturing company is seeking a Site HR Manager to support one of its strategic production sites in Japan. The company operates in an international environment and is continuing to strengthen its HR and operational structure to support future business growth. The Role <ul><li>This position will act as the lead HR representative (project between 9 - 12 months) at the manufacturing site, supporting recruitment, labor relations, employee engagement, visa coordination, and HR operations. The role will work closely with site leadership and global stakeholders to support organizational development, workforce planning, and people-related initiatives tied to business expansion.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>HR experience, ideally within manufacturing or factory environments.</li><li>Knowledge of labor law and employee relations.</li><li>Experience supporting visa processes for foreign employees is preferred.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and proactive communication skills.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Lead HR operations at a strategic manufacturing site.</li><li>Opportunity to support organizational transformation and business expansion initiatives in an international environment.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 10 - 12 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013418689 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/aGFiaWJhaC5udXJ1bC41MDA5NC4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-12T02:49:36Z

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Shizuoka,
remote
Permanent
7.0M - 9.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileOur client is a well‑established manufacturing company with a strong presence in Japan and close collaboration with international stakeholders. Operating in a high‑quality, process‑driven environment, the company supports leading consumer brands through advanced manufacturing capabilities. As the business continues to strengthen its operational excellence, the organization is seeking an experienced Factory Controller to support site‑level financial management and cost control. The RoleAs the Controller, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end finance and controlling activities at the factory level, partnering closely with plant management and operations teams. This role plays a critical part in driving cost transparency, improving profitability, and supporting operational decision‑making. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Ownership of factory cost controlling, including standard costing, variance analysis, and productivity monitoring</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reporting for the manufacturing site</li><li>Analysis of manufacturing KPIs (material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, etc.)</li><li>Inventory management, valuation, and reconciliation</li><li>CAPEX tracking and investment analysis</li><li>Business partnering with Plant Manager, Operations, and Supply Chain teams</li><li>Ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and audit requirements</li><li>Supporting HQ / regional reporting and ad‑hoc finance projects</li></ul> Your Skills We are looking for a candidate with: <ul><li>Fluent‑level Japanese and business‑level English</li><li>Solid experience in factory finance, cost controlling, or manufacturing accounting</li><li>Preferred: Background in manufacturing, cosmetics, consumer goods, chemical, or similar industries</li><li>Strong understanding of cost structures, inventory, and production processes</li><li>Experience working in a multinational environment</li><li>ERP system experience (SAP or similar preferred)</li><li>Hands‑on, detail‑oriented mindset with strong business‑partnering skills</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>High‑impact role with strong visibility at the factory level</li><li>Close partnership with site leadership and operations</li><li>Opportunity to drive cost improvement and operational efficiency</li><li>Stable manufacturing business with strong quality focus</li><li>Ideal role for candidates seeking deeper exposure to plant‑level finance leadership</li></ul> Location Shizuoka Salary7 - 9 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013417056 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/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjk0NTUyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-10T01:02:29Z

Database Engineer

Tokyo,
remote
Contract
6.0M - 8.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile | 企業概要 A leading global e-commerce and technology company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with deep Elasticsearch and database expertise to join their dynamic infrastructure team. The Role | 職務内容 <ul><li>You will be responsible for the architecture, deployment, management, and optimization of critical database and Elasticsearch environments.</li><li>Ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability of data infrastructure, with a particular focus on Kubernetes deployments.</li><li>You will design and manage large-scale Elasticsearch clusters (multi-node, multi-terabyte), including performance tuning, security, and monitoring.</li><li>Manage highly available MySQL clusters on Kubernetes/container platforms across production and non-production environments, including backup, recovery, capacity planning, and lifecycle management.</li><li>Work closely with development, operations, and SRE teams to ensure seamless application and database integration, and participate in on-call rotations for 24/7 critical support.</li></ul> Your Skills | 応募資格 <ul><li>Deep expertise in Elasticsearch architecture - sharding, replication, indexing, mapping, analyzers, and aggregations.</li><li>Strong MySQL experience including high availability setups, security, encryption, and root cause analysis.</li><li>Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automation.</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).</li><li>Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, and Elastic Stack Monitoring.</li><li>Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with additional NoSQL databases such as Couchbase is advantageous.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role | おすすめのポイント <ul><li>Play a central role in maintaining and evolving the data infrastructure of a globally recognized technology organization.</li><li>Mentor junior engineers and drive adoption of best practices, standards, and automation initiatives.</li><li>Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and strategic planning for database infrastructure roadmaps.</li><li>Join a large-scale, innovative environment at the intersection of e-commerce, fintech, and technology.</li></ul>Location Tokyo Salary6 - 8 million yen Reference Number: 67040-0013415459 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/c2h3ZXRhLmxla2hyYWphbmkuMjcwNzIuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-23T03:02:18Z

Data Science Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
10.0M - 15.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA large-scale, data-driven organization in the retail/consumer domain holding one of the largest transaction datasets in Japan is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead enterprise AI strategy and transformation initiatives. The RoleThis is not just a modeling role. You will define where and how AI should be applied across the company, build and execute AI roadmaps aligned with business strategy, and lead AI initiatives from concept to production and real business impact. You will also manage and develop a team of data scientists while ensuring strong alignment between AI capabilities and business decision-making. Your Skills <ul><li>Native/ Fluent-level Japanese communication skills are mandatory as you will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive company-wide AI initiatives.</li><li>Experience leading cross-functional AI/data projects.</li><li>Team management experience.</li><li>Strong hands-on background in machine learning, statistics, or optimization.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Access to massive real-world data at scale.</li><li>Strong executive commitment to AI transformation.</li><li>High visibility and strategic influence within the organization.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working style.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary10 - 15 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013391616 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/TGluaC5EYW5nLjgyMjcxLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-02-26T06:14:47Z

Database Engineer

Tokyo,
remote
Contract
6.0M - 9.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile | 企業概要 A global technology-driven organization operating at massive scale, delivering high-availability data infrastructure solutions to millions of users worldwide. The database engineering team is at the core of the business - building, managing, and evolving mission-critical systems with cutting-edge cloud-native technology. The Role | 職務内容 The team is responsible for designing and managing large-scale Couchbase database environments, with a strong focus on Kubernetes-based deployments across production systems. You will serve as the senior technical authority for Couchbase, leading lifecycle management, performance optimization, and incident resolution across critical database infrastructure. Reporting into the Database leadership, you will mentor junior DBAs, drive best practices, and collaborate closely with development, SRE, and operations teams. You will lead end-to-end database projects - from planning and design through to execution, monitoring, and closure. Your Skills | 応募資格 8+ years of progressive Database Administrator experience, with at least 3+ years specifically in Couchbase. Deep expertise in Couchbase architecture, N1QL, indexing, replication, and Cross Data Center Replication (XDCR). Hands-on experience managing Couchbase on Kubernetes platforms (GKE, EKS, AKS, or OpenShift). Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform is a plus. Additional experience with MySQL or Elasticsearch is advantageous. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. Key Highlights of the Role | おすすめのポイント Join a globally scaled engineering team managing database infrastructure for millions of users. Take ownership of Couchbase architecture and lifecycle management with real technical authority. Work with cutting-edge cloud-native and Kubernetes technologies in a high-impact environment. Mentor and lead junior DBAs while contributing to the strategic direction of the database landscape. Be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team alongside SRE, development, and operations. Location Tokyo Salary6 - 9 million yen Reference Number: 67040-0013410546 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/c2h3ZXRhLmxla2hyYWphbmkuNzI4MDkuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-01T02:36:51Z

IT Business Partner

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
11.0M - 15.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileGlobal medical device manufacturer. The Role<ul><li>Working closely with the Japan CIO, you will be ensuring that global IT strategy is aligned with that of the region, and will represent IT to all business units including finance, HR, production, commercial, and R&D.</li><li>Whilst this is a role within IT, the focus of this role is higher-level stakeholder management and engagement. You'll be developing relationships across business units and be a key figure in the organization's ongoing transformation journey.</li><li>You'll stay up to date on the latest technology trends and support the development of technical roadmaps and IT strategy within the region.</li><li>This will be an individual contributor role on day one but has the potential to grow into a leadership role.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Fluent Japanese and English are mandatory.</li><li>This role could suit an experienced IT Business Partner, Business Analyst, or Project Manager who has worked cross-functionally and has excellent communication abilities combined with plenty of high-level stakeholder management experience.</li><li>Previous exposure to the medical device, healthcare, or pharmaceutical sectors would be an advantage for this role.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>You'll have visibility across all business units in the region, work closely with senior leadership and use your bilingual skills regularly.</li><li>A clear plan and path towards leadership - this role could be your entry point to management.</li><li>Join a company whose products support the lives of millions of patients globally.</li><li>The company has heavily invested into a major technology and business transformation and is hiring from a position of strength.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary11 - 15 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013397148 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/VWJoaS5TYW5kZWVwLjM3OTUyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-03-09T00:16:19Z