Company Name

Yamaha Motor

Search Job Title

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Client Profile

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is a global leader in mobility and marine solutions, headquartered in Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan. The company reported consolidated sales of ¥2.576 trillion during the 2024 fiscal year, driven primarily by its land-mobility division—motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, and related parts—which accounted for approximately 66.6% of net sales. Marine products, including boats and outboard motors, represented 20.9%, while industrial robotics and automation contributed 4.4%, with financial services and other segments rounding out the portfolio. With a global presence across North America, Europe, Asia, Japan, and other regions, Yamaha Motor delivers diverse mobility solutions—from motorcycles and electric bicycles to marine engines and industrial robots—underpinned by a reputation for innovation, performance, and widespread international reach.

Role Objectives & Challenges

Our client sought a unique leader for one of its most vital business units to oversee global supply chain strategy. This role encompassed global purchasing, as well as supply and demand planning, with a team of 15 direct reports. The ideal candidate needed extensive leadership experience and the ability to train and mentor newly promoted managers stepping into their first leadership roles.

Our Approach to Solve the Search

As a repeat client for whom we had already placed a successful leader, we leveraged our deep knowledge of the company, its business, and its leadership to strengthen an already effective interview and submittal process. Additionally, we drew on our previous success with a similar search to immediately engage candidates who had received positive feedback from the prior hiring team. As with all our searches, we provided real-time insights into the candidate pool and their responses to the opportunity and its responsibilities, adjusting our approach as needed based on the hiring team’s feedback.

The Hire & Results

In conclusion of the search, we were able to identify a slate of four candidates, resulting in a timely and successful hire.