Bilingual Sales Administrator

Proactive and Detail Oriented Sales Administrator looking to kickstart and develop their career needed for Japanese company!!!!

A Japanese Manufacturing company is currently looking for a Japanese Bilingual Sales Administrator to join their Georgetown, KY location.

The ideal candidate will maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction through a blend of accounting, sales processing, supply chain, and communication activities.

The role is integral to supporting export operations, inventory management, and customer relations in a fast-paced, international environment

DOE and skills, the pay range for this position would be between the 50k-60k mark. This position will also include benefits such as a health and wellness benefits package and opportunities for professional training and advancement as well as PTO.

Your essential duties would include the following:

– Organize trial orders for export to international markets
– Coordinate with packaging companies to ensure export packaging requirements are met
– Collaborate with internal compliance teams to arrange export freight
– Communicate with overseas parent company as needed
– Calculate material orders using internal systems, place orders with suppliers, and manage delivery schedules
– Control inventory by balancing customer demand with supplier schedules to avoid shortages or excess stock
– Analyze data to proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact customers
– Place sales orders and arrange timely deliveries, ensuring customer requirements are met
– Calculate pricing for customers using supplier quotes and standardized quotations; prepare sales and gross profit budgets
– Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with customers and suppliers through daily follow-up and communication
– Attend and facilitate meetings, including presenting information to groups
– Set up new parts in the database using confirmed customer specifications
– Facilitate just-in-time (JIT) deliveries by coordinating with suppliers, transportation companies, and customers
– Assist with accounting and quality issues, supporting other departments as needed
Please consider the following qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree required (supply chain management preferred, but not mandatory)
– 0–3 years of experience in a related field is a plus
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively in group settings
– Knowledge of flat roll metals (steel and aluminum) is a plus
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with J.D. Edwards is a plus
– Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably Japanese
– Comfortable presenting information and facilitating meetings
– Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and perform duties requiring walking, standing, and occasional bending or reaching