• Lead global supply chain transformation programs, including S&OP redesign and logistics optimization, from concept through execution.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for planning processes in large-scale business process remodeling projects.
• (Co)-Lead global programs with cross-regional governance, ensuring stakeholder alignment and effective project delivery.
• Manage and govern external consultancies, ensuring quality, timeline, and budget adherence in the design and implementation phases.
• Drive end-to-end supply chain risk evaluation and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional workshops, steering committees, and change management initiatives to ensure adoption and impact.
• Track, report, and communicate program status, risks, and value realization to senior leadership and global stakeholders.
• Define KPIs and success metrics in collaboration with operational teams to ensure sustainable performance improvements.
• Ensure compliance with ESG, regulatory, and corporate standards within supply chain programs.
- 10+ years of supply chain experience, including planning, solution design, logistics, and cross-functional transformation programs.
- Proven track record in project and program management within a global context.
- Strong stakeholder management across cultures and time zones (notably Germany, Japan, USA).
- Deep knowledge of supply chain risk, resilience, and sustainability.
- Comfortable operating in matrixed, global environments—particularly with cross-time zone collaboration (e.g., US, Japan and Germany).
- Fluent in translating strategy into operational execution, with clear focus on value delivery.
- Comfortable working hands-on while maintaining a strategic, results-oriented view.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of supply chain experience, including planning, solution design, logistics, and cross-functional transformation programs.
- Proven track record in project and program management within a global context.
- Strong stakeholder management across cultures and time zones, particularly Germany, Japan, and the USA.
- Deep knowledge of supply chain risk, resilience, and sustainability.
- Ability to work comfortably in matrixed, global environments with cross-time-zone collaboration.
- Ability to translate strategy into operational execution with a focus on value delivery.
- Ability to work hands-on while maintaining a strategic, results-oriented perspective.
What We Do
For over a half-century, Advantest has been designing innovative electronic measuring equipment and semiconductor test systems essential to the development and manufacture of advanced computer and telecommunications products. On April 1, 2012, Advantest completed its integration of Verigy Ltd. Additional Information about Advantest can be found at www.advantest.com.
