Supply Chain Specialist – Japanese

• Job Details:
• Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist
• Client: Japanese Automotive
• Working Location: Farmington Hills, MI
• Working style: Hybrid
• Employment Type: Permanent/Full-time
• Language: English/Japanese

• What will you do:
• Process customer orders received through EDI, email, and other channels, ensuring accurate order entry, shipping, and invoicing.
• Coordinate shipments with warehouses, freight forwarders, carriers, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepare shipping documentation, Advanced Shipping Notices (ASN), purchase orders, and logistics-related documents.
• Manage inventory by monitoring forecasts, analyzing inventory levels, reconciling inventory records, and maintaining ERP/database accuracy.
• Develop order plans and delivery schedules based on customer forecasts, inventory status, and market demand.
• Support prototype, service parts, and material procurement from internal group companies and external vendors.
• Resolve shipment issues, negotiate delivery schedules, and communicate with customers and logistics partners regarding supply chain activities.
• Analyze logistics, warehouse, and transportation costs to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Coordinate domestic and international transportation, including ocean, air, truck, and courier shipments.
• Monitor global supply chain conditions, trade regulations, and logistics trends to support business continuity and inventory planning.
• Maintain and improve ERP/EDI processes, warehouse integrations, SOPs, and compliance with ISO, IATF 16949, C-TPAT, and trade regulations.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives and perform additional supply chain projects as assigned.

• Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred, or 2+ years of relevant supply chain, logistics, or customer service experience.
• Experience in supply chain operations, inventory management, logistics coordination, or order management.
• Working knowledge of ERP/EDI systems, inventory databases, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Understanding of import/export documentation, customs procedures, Incoterms, and international trade regulations is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with customers, suppliers, freight forwarders, warehouses, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong mathematical, data analysis, and logistics planning skills.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to adapt to changing global supply chain conditions.

Language Skills
• Superior English and Japanese language skills – Native or native-like Japanese proficiency preferred.