Logistics & Procurement Improvement Specialist (Japanese/English Bilingual)

Job Type: Location Type: Remote: open to residents of specific US states

 

Description

Position at Sumitomo Electric U.S.A. Holdings, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric U.S.A. Holdings, Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Company, is seeking a Logistics & Procurement Improvement Specialist to drive efficiency and optimization in logistics and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics improvements, data analysis, and the ability to execute PDCA cycles independently. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and occasional business travel. This is a full-time, exempt, and remote position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Logistics and procurement experience, including planning and execution, and good interpersonal/communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills, using data-driven techniques, and decision-making ability.
• Manage negotiations and oversee domestic and international contracts for air, ocean, ground, and parcel.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance supply chain operations, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining high service levels.
• Direct the strategy for product movement and carrier sourcing for both domestic and international logistics, utilizing various transportation modes.
• Implement compliance, governance, and auditing processes to assess vendor performance and foster continuous improvement.
• Good project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Product/Service Sourcing, Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Supplier Performance Management.
• Able to travel as required.
• Report to the Manager in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics process improvement (procurement experience is a plus), export/import/trade compliance knowledge, and operations.
• Must have fluency in communication skills in English and Japanese (business level in speaking and writing).
• Knowledge of supply chain, procurement, and logistics operations.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and SQL.
• Ability to create effective presentations in PowerPoint.

The compensation range for this position is between $80,000 and $90,000 annually.

Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation and benefits package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

About Sumitomo Electric Group

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com. You can watch videos from our past interns and corporate profile from our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/). Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric).

SEUHO is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.