Manager, Commercial Distribution, Japan (Part-Time)

About the role

BeOne is a global oncology company that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more affordable and accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a broad portfolio, we are expediting development of our diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through our internal capabilities and collaborations. We are committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them. Our growing global team of more than 10,000 colleagues spans five continents, with administrative offices in Basel, Beijing, and Cambridge, U.S. To learn more about BeOne , please visit www.beonemedicines.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X (formerly known as Twitter). BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer. Job Description: General Description: This role is responsible for managing pharmaceutical distribution operations in Japan, ensuring stable product supply and a high-quality customer experience through efficient and reliable order processing, shipment execution, and inventory management. The position oversees warehouse and transportation operations utilizing domestic distribution centers (DCs), the end-to-end Order-to-Cash process for wholesalers from order receipt through shipment and billing, as well as overall inventory management. It drives the maintenance and continuous improvement of operations in compliance with GDP and relevant regulatory requirements. In addition, this role serves as the primary operational point of contact with major pharmaceutical wholesalers, facilitating information exchange related to supply planning, shortage risk management, and demand insights. The role works closely with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality to support smooth and effective distribution within the Japanese market. Accurate execution of SAP-based processes related to order management, inventory, and billing, along with KPI monitoring and audit readiness, is required to ensure both compliance and operational efficiency. Basic requirement of a fixed work schedule of 2-3 days per week on specific days. Essential Functions of the job: 1. Domestic Distribution (Warehouse & 3PL) Management Manage day-to-day operations of the domestic distribution center (DC) and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) Oversee outbound distribution of finished goods (FG) from DCs to wholesalers Coordinate transportation arrangements, delivery confirmation, and temperature control in compliance with GDP requirements Manage reverse logistics processes, including returns, disposal, and re-distribution Maintain and continuously improve warehouse and transportation operations in compliance with GDP and relevant regulations Monitor logistics vendors' performance through KPIs and drive corrective and improvement actions 2. Order-to-Cash (OTC) Process Management Process purchase orders received from pharmaceutical wholesalers (e.g., SD Collabo, Suzuken, Toho etc) Perform sales order entry in SAP, including sales order uploads and master data maintenance Issue shipment instructions and coordinate transportation and dispatch arrangements Liaise with Finance to ensure accurate and timely billing and invoicing processes Manage wholesaler-specific commercial terms and credit limits Oversee return and refund processes and coordinate with relevant internal functions 3. Inventory Management (DC & SAP) Prepare month-end inventory reports and reconcile inventory balances between SAP and DC records Monitor inventory levels, batch/lot numbers, and product expiry dates Plan and execute annual physical inventory counts in collaboration with Finance and Quality Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for inventory discrepancies Provide inventory status and supply-related feedback to Sales and Demand Planning teams 4. Commercial Support (Wholesaler & Internal Coordination) Serve as the primary operational point of contact for pharmaceutical wholesalers Share supply plans and proactively communicate potential shortage or supply risks Collect sell-out and demand insights and provide timely feedback to internal stakeholders Support commercial flow updates such as price changes, new product introductions, and contract condition updates 5. Process Improvement & Compliance Drive continuous improvement and standardization of SAP- and DC-related operational processes Define, monitor, and analyze KPIs, and develop improvement initiatives based on performance results Develop, update, and maintain local SOPs and work instructions related to GDP compliance Prepare for and support internal and external audits related to GDP and logistics operations Coordinate with the Quality function on deviations