About this opportunity
Are you interested in leading our company through the future challenges of creating the Next Generation Supply Chain? If so, continue to read!
Group Supply, part of Business Area Networks (BNEW), is on a journey enabling technology and market leadership in mobile networks and entering the supply chain for focused expansion into enterprise, driving digitalization and creating connected supply chains e-2-e. We engage with our customers to influence, sense, and manage their demand, enabling us to balance the service level and cost to serve, in the Mobile networks business as well as supporting the expansion strategy into Enterprise business. We thrive on the transformation challenges by being innovative, inclusive, networking and sharing, empowering the best talents.
We are now looking for Head of Supply CU Japan. The position is part of the Group Supply MNEA (Market Area Northeast) leadership team, reporting to Head of Group Supply MNEA.
As the Head of Supply CU Japan, you will lead the supply chain definition and execution to ensure we deliver in an optimized and best in class flow. Furthermore, you will ensure we are operating in a compliant manner in your CU (Customer Unit) and country of operation.
What you will do
- Lead and develop a high-performing supply organization based in Yokohama, Japan, fostering capability growth, collaboration, and a strong performance culture.
- Drive market leadership through premium supply capabilities, ensuring full adherence to the Ericsson Supply Model and operational excellence across your unit.
- Leverage demand sensing and shaping in close collaboration with Market Area and Customer Unit stakeholders to drive integrated planning and ensure delivery through real-time visibility of supply capabilities.
- Drive portfolio standardization to optimize and utilize volatility across Customer Units, improving predictability and efficiency.
- Secure the right supply Terms & Conditions ahead of upcoming customer negotiations and compelling events to enable competitive and resilient delivery commitments.
- Oversee OKRs and Scorecard performance, proactively identifying risks and initiating mitigation actions to ensure aligned delivery of unit objectives.
- Manage Business Continuity and comprehensive risk management, including financial exposure, across all supported Customer Units.
You will bring
- Fluency in Japanese and English, with strong proficiency in both written and spoken communication.
- Courageous leadership - providing clear direction and setting high standards of professionalism, respect, perseverance, and integrity.
- A mindset that embraces innovation, change, and inclusion, fostering a culture that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.
- A strong sense of ownership, taking accountability and being firmly in the driver's seat to deliver results.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to listen, influence, motivate, and inspire people across diverse teams.
- Strategic thinking, capable of analyzing complex situations, balancing detail with the broader picture, and making decisions aligned with long-term strategy.
- High responsiveness and structure, remaining calm, composed, and effective under pressure.
- Solid financial acumen, with a data-driven, analytical, structured, and results-oriented approach.
- A relevant academic background, and 10+ years of professional experience, predominantly in leadership roles.
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Japan (JP) || Yokohama
Req ID: 785013
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health options are positioned as core benefits with multiple plan choices in key markets. Official materials explicitly emphasize healthcare breadth as part of “Life at Ericsson.”
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Retirement Support — 401(k) with employer matching in the U.S., pensions in some regions, and broad access to an ESPP indicate strong long‑term financial support. Company filings and AGM materials describe share programs and post‑employment benefits as ongoing pillars of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid volunteer time are highlighted alongside generous parental leave in various locations. Time‑off entitlements are presented as a strong component of the total rewards offering.
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