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Astellas Pharma

Global pharma advancing oncology, gene therapy

Logistics Specialist - Planning & Operations Management

Inventory Control & Cycle CountingPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeToyama, Japan

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree, technical college degree, or equivalent knowledge or experience in a relevant field.
  • Practical experience that enables prompt contribution in logistics, warehousing, inventory management, manufacturing operations, or another relevant operational field.
  • Ability to read and understand procedures accurately and prepare clear, logical, precise documentation in Japanese.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Willingness to proactively and continuously learn unfamiliar tasks, GMP/GDP requirements, and quality-system processes.
  • Ability to organize information, identify issues, and discuss practical solutions based on facts and data.
  • Ability to follow procedures, maintain accurate records, and act with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
  • Strong interest in and aptitude for digital tools, data, and business systems, and ability to learn and apply them to daily operations.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and business systems.
  • Formal leadership experience is not required, but candidates must demonstrate ownership, reliability, and potential to coordinate work with others.

Responsibilities

  • Perform receipt, storage, inventory management, internal distribution, and shipment of raw materials, packaging materials, and pharmaceutical products in accordance with procedures and GMP/GDP requirements.
  • Maintain appropriate storage and transportation conditions, including temperature control, and complete required records accurately and on time.
  • Read and interpret procedures, technical documents, and quality records, and prepare clear, logical, and accurate documentation in Japanese.
  • Communicate proactively and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and external partners.
  • Support warehouse operations, storage equipment, material-handling equipment, and logistics-related systems.
  • With appropriate training and support, participate in qualification and validation, change control, deviation investigations, CAPA, risk assessments, and audits and inspections related to logistics operations.
  • Identify operational issues, discuss solutions with relevant stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and inventory management.
  • Use and help improve digital tools, data, business systems, and operational workflows to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of logistics operations.
  • Develop the knowledge, judgment, and coordination skills required to support and, when qualified, deputize for the person responsible for storage management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in logistics, warehousing, inventory management, manufacturing, or quality-related operations in the pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of or practical exposure to GMP/GDP requirements.
  • Experience preparing or reviewing SOPs, records, reports, investigations, or other controlled documents.
  • Experience using digital tools and data, including ERP/WMS systems such as SAP, Microsoft 365 tools, data analysis, workflow applications, or automation, to improve operational accuracy and efficiency.
  • Experience in deviation investigation, CAPA, change control, risk assessment, or qualification and validation activities.
  • Forklift operator’s license.
  • Basic English skills for reading technical documents and communicating with global stakeholders.

About the Company

Astellas Pharma

Global pharma advancing oncology, gene therapy

Astellas develops medicines for diseases with high unmet medical needs, focusing on oncology, urology, nephrology, and ophthalmology. It uses precision medicine and next-generation modalities such as targeted protein degradation, cell and gene therapies, and immuno-oncology to treat complex diseases. Its Focus Area Approach lets it rapidly reallocate resources to promising breakthroughs, and it collaborates openly through innovation hubs and venture investments. Its goal is to translate science into life-changing therapies and expand global patient access while pursuing ESG commitments and a net-zero supply chain.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1894

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