About the Role
RELEX is expanding its APAC team and seeking a Business Consultant in Tokyo, Japan. This role involves managing full-lifecycle software implementation projects for retail supply chains, focusing on process design, solution configuration, training, and business value realization. You will collaborate with a global team and work with prominent Japanese retailers and wholesalers, driving improvements in planning processes and making a significant impact. The ideal candidate is autonomous, analytical, customer-oriented, and motivated to contribute to the company's growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead software implementation projects and optimize customer supply chain and retail planning processes.
- Drive and participate in process development workshops in English and Japanese.
- Create Business Specification Design Documents, User Stories, process maps, and UI workflow designs.
- Analyze KPIs and customer data to inform decisions and improvements.
- Configure RELEX solutions according to customer-specific requirements.
- Deliver training to customer teams and provide ongoing support.
- Track and ensure achievement of business case KPIs.
- Manage change and solution adoption with customer stakeholders.
- Support pre-sales activities including scoping, value assessments, and ROI case creation.
- Act as a trusted advisor, aligning RELEX best practices with client objectives.
- Develop internal knowledge through continuous learning and training.
- Participate in industry events or internal strategic initiatives as needed.
- Onboard RELEX partner companies for successful project delivery.
Requirements
- Business-level proficiency in English and Japanese.
- 3-5 years of experience in supply chain planning, retail operations, or business consulting.
- Experience in retail or wholesale demand planning, forecasting, replenishment, or supply chain operations (e.g., grocery, DIY, pharmacy, FMCG).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage projects independently and interact confidently with customer stakeholders.
- Familiarity with value generation in supply chain.
- Experience conducting workshops, delivering training, and writing customer-facing documentation.
Skills
- Supply chain planning
- Retail operations
- Business consulting
- Demand planning
- Forecasting
- Replenishment
- Process design
- Software implementation
- Project management
- Data analysis
- KPI analysis
- Training delivery
- Change management
- Solution adoption
- Pre-sales support
- Workshop facilitation
- Documentation writing
Location
- Tokyo, Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
About the Company
- RELEX is a growing company with a presence in APAC.
- The team works with iconic Japanese retailers and wholesalers.
