Japanese Speaking Supply Chain Coordinator
14 days ago
Ealing
Company: Japanese Food Manufacturer Contract type: Full time / Permanent Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager Location: West London Your responsibilities will include: Supply Planning • Analyse and review item demand on weekly basis to identify changes, reflect any changes, • Create purchase orders for current and forecast demand, • Production planning to meet customer demand, raising works orders, • Liaise with vendors and transportation partners to determine ideal scheduling and timelines, • Maintain ERP system Master data to ensure all data is kept as up to date • Maintain inventory levels across multiple third-party warehouses, ensuring optimum inventory level s at each location., • Monitor packaging supplies are maintained for all items, • Administrate documentation from suppliers and freight forwarders internationally, to facilitate customs clearance and legal compliance., • Receipt of goods and build the work orders once the goods are delivered to warehouse., • Always aim for the best service for the least cost. Achieve this by periodic reviews of available service providers and by conducting cost comparisons., • Supporting in all new supply chain projects, involvement in all aspects of project roll out, • Any other ad-hoc duties to ensure optimum inventory levels are maintained, avoiding out of stocks or overstocks Inventory & Packaging Control Logistics The ideal candidate should: • Fluent in English and Japanese, both spoken and written., • Experience in a supply chain/purchasing or logistic department., • Plenty (at least one full year) of office administration experience, • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Be motivated, enthusiastic, drive, and flexible Benefits • Salary: dependent on experience, • 20 days holiday per annum, increasing to 25 days after 3 years’ service, • Company brand foods at 50% discount off retail for personal use., • Company Pension Plan Working Hours and Office Atmosphere • Monday to Friday 8:30 – 17:30, with one hour unpaid for lunch, • An independent company and this role is based in an office with approximately 30 people in total., • Occasional weekend work may be needed to attend the sampling at customers’ premises or trade shows. This will be balanced by time off in lieu., • Use of a well-equipped kitchen and food., • Short weekly yoga sessions and a friendly family vibe! General Terms and Conditions • Probationary period of 6 months