Supply Chain Specialist

About the role

Servier is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to manage day‑to‑day logistics, warehouse operations and external manufacturing scheduling in Japan. The role works closely with internal teams, logistics service providers, warehouses and international partners to ensure reliable, compliant product distribution.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate import and export activities, prepare required documentation and ensure compliance with customs and trade regulations.
• Manage local and international logistics, including shipments with CMO, 3PL providers, freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Provide delivery and inbound scheduling instructions to distribution centres and monitor shipment status.
• Oversee relationships with external logistics service providers and CMOs, conduct performance reviews and drive corrective actions.
• Act as SAP Procure‑to‑Pay key user, handling process transactions, master data (material & cost) and supporting system improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Finance, Commercial and other internal functions on supply‑chain projects and operational initiatives.

Required profile

• College or university graduate.
• 3‑5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, import/export or a related field, preferably in pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
• Proven experience managing 3PLs, freight forwarders or logistics vendors.
• Business‑level proficiency in Japanese and English (reading & writing).

Required skills

• SAP (Procure‑to‑Pay) usage and key‑user experience.
• Import/export documentation and customs compliance.
• Logistics coordination and shipment scheduling.
• 3PL and vendor management.
• Master data management for material and cost.