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Job DescriptionAbout the role
As E2E Supply Chain Planner, you will play a key role in shaping and optimizing Takeda’s end-to-end supply chain network. You will use data-driven insights to support capacity planning, production location decisions, logistics optimization and broader network strategies. Working across functions and with senior stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to strengthen supply chain performance, resilience and service while supporting Takeda’s evolving business needs.
How you will contribute
- Balance supply with demand respecting production capacity and market needs; generate and maintain Master Production Schedule (MPS)
- Generate monthly Sales & Operations (S&OP) plans and communicate to those within the plasma-derived therapies business unit
- Analyze supply chain, capacity, and operational data to identify constraints, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
- Align with site operations and finance on capacity usage; provide input for budget process
- Interface with production planners to ensure execution of the MPS and resolve urgent supply issues
- Responsible for midterm inventory planning
- Support long-range planning & value stream maps for the respective product portfolio and support strategic operations
- Ensure link from supply chain to stakeholders in site operations, finance, commercial supply chain teams, and the broader business unit
- Participate in projects important to secure long-term market supply
- Work on continuous improvement of supply chain planning tool(s) (setup maintenance, report generation and the overall planning process)
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable effective decision-making and execution
- Ability to work collaboratively, communicate openly, and actively contribute to shared success
What you bring to Takeda
- Strong experience in supply chain management, network design, planning, logistics or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets and translate insights into practical supply chain recommendations.
- Experience with capacity planning, inventory management, network optimization, and/or production footprint decisions.
- Project management skills with experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Ability to develop strategic plans and translate business requirements into executable supply chain solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in complex and changing environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including interaction with senior internal and external partners.
Skills Required
- Strong experience in supply chain management, network design, planning, logistics, or a related field
- Ability to analyze complex datasets and translate insights into practical supply chain recommendations
- Experience with capacity planning, inventory management, network optimization, and/or production footprint decisions
- Project management skills and experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Ability to develop strategic plans and translate business requirements into executable supply chain solutions
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in complex and changing environments
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including interaction with senior internal and external partners
Takeda Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Takeda and has not been reviewed or approved by Takeda.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement is described as notably strong, combining a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match with an additional company contribution that scales with age and service. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further supports long-term wealth building.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave for all parents, substantial adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and robust caregiver resources (backup care and Maven family-forming support) are emphasized as core strengths. These offerings create a comprehensive safety net for a range of family situations.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (nationwide PPO/HSA and regional HMOs), employer HSA funding, and integrated mental-health and well-being programs signal depth in coverage. Preventive care is covered in-network, and plan choices by state expand access.
Takeda Insights
What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world. We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts. Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives. Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
Why Work With Us
We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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