Japanese Speaking Supply Chain Coordinator
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