(Princeton, IN, USA) Sales Administrator via Quick USA

[Ryan Hata]

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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

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