Japanese / English Bilingual Sales Coordinator - Automotive Manufacturing Industry (34180)

A global automotive parts manufacturing company is currently seeking a motivated Japanese / English Bilingual Sales Coordinator to support their office in the northern Dayton, Ohio area. The ideal candidate will have previous work experience in sales support in an industrial environment, and a positive, team-oriented mindset. This is a full-time, direct hire position.

Sales Coordinator Responsibilities Include:

• Act as point of contact for customers regarding order status, logistics tracking, questions and issues, etc. via phone and email, in both English and Japanese
• Receive and process purchase orders and return authorizations, and update logistics information and sales activity in the company system(s)
• Assist with product pricing and provide quotations to customers
• Interface with other internal departments and external suppliers (both domestic and international) to ensure timely delivery of products
• Maintain inventory levels, place orders for material as needed, and negotiate cost with suppliers
• Provide translation and interpretation for the Sales department (including translating customer emails, meeting notes, etc.), and assist with supporting expatriate employees coming to and from Japan
• Other duties as assigned

Sales Coordinator Requirements Include:

• Associate’s degree in a Business or Supply Chain-related field preferred, OR equivalent work experience
• Minimum business-level Japanese language ability (JLPT N2 equivalent) is required
• At least 1-3 years' work experience in sales administration, purchasing and inventory control, or inside sales, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to be self-sufficient and work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Strong computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office applications
• Good communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Direct applicants only. We do not accept any resumes from any third-party organizations or other recruiters.

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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for over 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

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