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Join BD as an Associate Director, Distribution & Channel Integration in Minato-ku, Japan. In this full-time role, you will lead integrated logistics strategy, supplier and contract management, inventory optimization, and cost-reduction initiatives to advance global medical technology operations.

Requirements

  • Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or Operations.
  • Required: 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain (Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Materials Management, Master Planning, Scheduling, Lifecycle management).
  • Required: Experience leading Kaizens, working with commercial teams, distributors, or customer service, and strong working knowledge of JDE and ECC.
  • Preferred: APICS certification, Kaizen Sensei or Blackbelt, and Business English.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Supply Chain Management: Develop and implement a complete logistics strategy that consolidates shipping, reduces warehouse footprints, and realigns operations around a One BD model.
  • Supplier & Contract Management: Build positive relationships with distributors, 3PLs, and suppliers by negotiating and managing contracts that secure competitive rates and compliance with service-level standards.
  • Transportation Planning: Oversee distributor transportation strategy, carrier selection, route optimization, and load management to meet or exceed OTIF targets.
  • Inventory Optimization: Work with trusted partners to receive in-market sales and inventory data, ensuring orders are placed per expected timelines and sales objectives.
  • Potential transition routes: People from Senior Supply Chain Manager or Logistics Director roles may bring strong supply chain, leadership, and operational skills, alongside meeting the required 5+ years of supply chain experience.

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Integrated Logistics Strategy & Execution

  • Develop and implement a complete logistics strategy that consolidates shipping, reduces BD warehouse footprints, and realigns affiliate and distributor operations around a “One BD” model.

  • Continuously evaluate network performance, identify risks and redundancies, and implement proactive improvements to maintain resilient supply—all while keeping distributors fully engaged

Supplier & Contract Management

  • Build positive relationships with distributors, 3PLs, and suppliers by negotiating and managing contracts that secure competitive rates, favorable terms, and compliance with BD’s service-level standards.

Inventory Optimization

  • Work with trusted partners to receive in-market sales and inventory data.

  • Ensure trusted partners are placing orders as per BD expected timelines and aligned with BD sales objectives.

Transportation Planning & Delivery Management

  • Oversee distributor transportation strategy—including carrier selection, route optimization, load management, ensure timely deliveries that meet or exceed OTIF targets.

  • Introduce shipping consolidation (eg milk runs) and other efficiency measures, where feasible, to reduce freight costs and environmental impact without compromising service quality.

Cost-to-Serve Reduction & Efficiency

  • Set specific targets to reduce distribution and logistics expenses through process improvements, shipping consolidation, and warehouse footprint reductions, in close alignment with distributor readiness.

  • Monitor cost drivers (freight, warehousing, handling) and lead continuous improvement programs to achieve sustainable margin growth.

Team Leadership & Change Management

  • Guide the organization through disciplined network and safety-stock changes, support talent development, and ensure readiness for sustained performance.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or Operations.

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BD

Associate Director, Distribution & Channel Integration

Tokyo
On-site
  • 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain (Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Materials Management, Master Planning, Scheduling, Lifecycle management).

  • Experience leading Kaizens

  • Experience working with commercial teams, distributors, or customer service.

  • Familiarity with customer segmentation models.

  • Ability to translate insights into actions.

  • Strong working knowledge of JDE and ECC.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to influence key collaborators, work independently, collaboratively, and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.

  • Skills Preferred

    • APICS certification or equivalent.

    • Kaizen Sensei or Blackbelt

    • Business English

    Why Join Us?

    To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

    We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

    To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

    Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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    Primary Work Location

    JPN Tokyo - Minato-ku

    Additional Locations

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