Japanese Bilingual Supply Chain Coordinator

Position : Japanese Bilingual Supply Chain Coordinator

Industry : Automotive Parts

Location : Schaumburg, IL (on-site)

Work hours : 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pm

FLSA : Non-Exempt, Temp to Hire, Full-Time

The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and adjusting inventory levels to minimize product obsolescence and stockouts. This role also involves maintaining effective communication with vendors and clients to ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout supply chain operations.

This position is intended as a temp-to-hire role, with the expectation to transition to a direct-hire after the initial three-month period.

Responsibilities :

Manage and optimize the supply chain and delivery of goods from overseas to customers.

Maintain and optimize inventory systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.

Coordinate with shipping carriers and freight forwarders to optimize transportation and delivery schedules.

Communicate with internal teams when lead times are not meeting requirements to prevent disruptions.

Arrange and manage inventory shipments from the warehouse to the office.

Lead inventory optimization efforts to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Participate in conference calls when issues cannot be resolved via email.

Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.

Provide support to the supply chain team during personnel shortages.

Qualifications :

Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (Conversational, Intermediate level Japanese)

Basic - Intermediate level Excel skills for data management and analysis.

Access to a personal vehicle for transportation purposes (2 times a month Fedex Drop Off)

Benefits :

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, Vacations, Sick Leave, Holidays

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