Job title: Japanese Speaking Supply Chain Planner for Food
Contract type: Full time / Permanent
Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager
Start Date: As soon as possible
Role Summary:
We are looking for a competent Supply Chain Coordinator to join the supply chain team and support the company growth.
The main role is to execute the purchasing and inventory management of all products from 13 different countries including Japan and Europe ensuring the business can meet the highest levels of customer service, whilst maintaining and developing excellent supplier relationships which is a vital part of our business.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supply Planning
* Analyse and review item demand on weekly basis to identify changes, reflect any changes
to ensure optimum inventory levels are maintained, avoiding out of stocks or overstocks
* 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
Inventory & Packaging Control
* 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
Logistics
* 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
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