Thanks to Carlos (Oita, Japan, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.
Job Position: Sales Administrator Organization: Quick USA Salary/Hourly Rate: 50k-60k Where: Princeton, IN Visa Sponsorship: No
Description: A Japanese Trading company is currently looking for a full time, Japanese Bilingual Sales Administrator to join their Princeton, IN location.
This position will maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction through a blend of accounting, sales processing, supply chain, and communication activities.
The role is integral to supporting export operations, inventory management, and customer relations in a fast-paced, international environment.
DOE and skills, the pay range for this opportunity would be between the 50k-60k with great benefits.
Your essential duties would be as follows:
- Organize trial orders for export to international markets - Coordinate with packaging companies to ensure export packaging requirements are met - Collaborate with internal compliance teams to arrange export freight - Communicate with overseas parent company as needed - Calculate material orders using internal systems, place orders with suppliers, and manage delivery schedules - Control inventory by balancing customer demand with supplier schedules to avoid shortages or excess stock - Analyze data to proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact customers - Place sales orders and arrange timely deliveries, ensuring customer requirements are met - Calculate pricing for customers using supplier quotes and standardized quotations; prepare sales and gross profit budgets - Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with customers and suppliers through daily follow-up and communication - Attend and facilitate meetings, including presenting information to groups - Set up new parts in the database using confirmed customer specifications - Facilitate just-in-time (JIT) deliveries by coordinating with suppliers, transportation companies, and customers - Assist with accounting and quality issues, supporting other departments as needed
Please consider the following qualifications when applying:
- Bachelor’s degree required (supply chain management preferred, but not mandatory) - 0–3 years of experience in a related field is a plus - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in group settings - Knowledge of flat roll metals (steel and aluminum) is a plus - Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with J.D. Edwards is a plus - Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English - Japanese N3 level ( JLPT N3) or higher would be a big plus - Comfortable presenting information and facilitating meetings - Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and perform duties requiring walking, standing, and occasional bending or reaching
Great opportunity to work for a famous Japanese company!
Apply at: Please send your resume and cover letter to carlos[at]919usa[dot]com