(Japanese Speaking) Supply Chain, Strategy and Transformation Director

The role

You will lead supply chain revenue, pipeline, and strategy in Japan and across APAC. You will act as a thought leader to shift market perception of Anaplan SCM and influence the global product roadmap.

What you will do

• Own SCM pipeline creation and deal progression in Japan
• Carry the SCM number for the Japan and APAC segment
• Build joint account plans with AEs and Customer Success
• Lead discovery, solution storyline, demos, workshops and proofs of value
• Handle competitive evaluations against competitors
• Partner with SCM and GTM leaders in India, ANZ and Southeast Asia
• Provide hands-on support for strategic APAC pursuits
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers after the sale
• Be a visible thought leader in Japan through events and briefings
• Create Japanese-language content including POVs and use cases

Required qualifications

• Deep, hands-on SCM expertise (typically 15+ years, ideally 20+) across end-to-end planning
• Credibility with Japanese enterprise supply chain executives
• Business-level or higher proficiency in Japanese and English
• Proven record in consultative or strategic selling
• Working knowledge of competing planning platforms such as o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP and Blue Yonder
• Strong executive presence
• Experience operating across multiple markets

Nice to have

• Background combining industry SCM leadership with consulting or software vendor experience
• Experience building market awareness for a product or category in Japan
• Familiarity with product management, enablement and GTM operations
• Knowledge of Anaplan

About the company

Anaplan is a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through an AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform. Their customers include global companies like Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer.