Resort Supply Chain & Inventory Manager (Hokkaido, Japan)

Job Description

Resort Supply Chain & Inventory Manager

Location: Hokkaido, Japan
Company: Club Med
Position Type: Contract Employee (Full-time conversion possible after 1 year)
Industry: Hospitality / Resort Operations / Supply Chain
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Club Med, founded in 1950, is the global pioneer of the all-inclusive resort concept. Operating 70 resorts worldwide, the company employs 20,000 staff across Paris, Lyon, Singapore, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Miami, and other locations. The culture emphasizes multiculturalism, premium service, and a warm, collaborative environment.

Role Summary

The Resort Supply Chain & Inventory Manager is responsible for managing all resort purchasing, supplier performance, and inventory operations. This role maintains quality, hygiene, and cost efficiency while coordinating closely with the resort’s internal purchasing team and headquarters. Strong English, Japanese, and inventory management experience are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all purchasing of food, beverages, consumables, and general goods
• Track inventory consumption and ensure accurate stock records
• Maintain hygiene, quality, and safety standards across all supply categories
• Ensure procurement complies with Club Med’s internal procedures
• Provide purchasing-related statistics and reports to department heads
• Collaborate closely with the resort purchasing team and headquarters
• Support strategic sourcing and supplier evaluation

Why Join Us?

• Work in one of the world’s leading global resort brands
• Clear career path: potential full-time conversion after one year
• Access to resort facilities and free accommodation benefits after one year
• Live and work in Hokkaido’s premier resort area
• Multicultural environment with professional training programs

Working Hours

• Flextime system (no core time)
• 8:30–19:00, average 6 hours 40 minutes per day
• 40 hours per week
• One day off per week

Requirements

Required

• 2+ years of inventory management experience
• Business-level English (TOEIC 865+)
• Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to relocate
• Valid driver’s license (snow driving required in winter)
• Basic PC/system operation capability

Preferred

• Experience in hospitality or resort operations
• Experience in supply chain systems or ERP tools

Salary & Benefits

• Annual salary: ¥3,000,000–¥5,000,000
• Monthly salary: from ¥280,000 (based on experience)
• Includes fixed overtime of 5 hours; additional hours paid separately
• Payday: 25th of every month
• Management allowance, uniform, qualification support
• Transportation cost coverage
• Overseas transfer system available
• Full training programs
• Employee dormitory: ¥30,000/month
• Free resort stay after one year of employment
• Access to resort sports and recreation facilities

Holidays

• 20 paid leave days per year
• Maternity leave, sick leave, and special leave available

Contract Terms

• 1-year contract (renewable with full-time possibility)
• 1-month trial period (no change in compensation or conditions)