You will be responsible for the following tasks at a company that procures daily necessities and home appliances for sale in Japan.
Responsibilities:
- Management, guidance and training of staff (cost reduction, delivery management).
- Negotiations with overseas suppliers in English (Thailand, Malaysia, New Zealand, etc.)
- Reporting to the head office in Japan.
- Support for team members.
<Language>
- Advanced English (Able to negotiate with suppliers in other countries)
- Japanese: Above N2 level (ability to communicate fluently with the Japanese headquarters)
<Experience/Knowledge>
- Experience in same job type: 5 to 8 years.
- Experience working for a trading company that deals in finished products (furniture, home appliances) for general consumers.
- Management experience at the level of leader or above.
- Knowledge of trade (terminology, trade flow, etc.)
<Other>
- Able to travel on business (about 1-3 times a month/mostly day trips, but 3 days if staying overnight).