Japanese Speaking Supply Chain Coordinator

CV-LibraryEaling, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 17 March 2026
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Company: Japanese Food Manufacturer

Contract type: Full time / Permanent

Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager

Location: West London

Your responsibilities will include:

Supply Planning

* Analyse and review item demand on weekly basis to identify changes, reflect any changes

* Create purchase orders for current and forecast demand

* Production planning to meet customer demand, raising works orders

* Liaise with vendors and transportation partners to determine ideal scheduling and timelines

* Maintain ERP system Master data to

ensure all data is kept as up to date

* Maintain inventory levels across multiple third-party warehouses, ensuring optimum inventory level s at each location.

* Monitor packaging supplies are maintained for all items

* Administrate documentation from suppliers and freight forwarders internationally, to facilitate customs clearance and legal compliance.

* Receipt of goods and build the work orders once the goods are delivered to warehouse.

* Always aim for the best service for the least cost. Achieve this by periodic reviews of
available service providers and by conducting cost comparisons.

* Supporting in all new supply chain projects, involvement in all aspects of project roll out

* Any other ad-hoc duties

to ensure optimum inventory levels are maintained, avoiding out of stocks or overstocks

Inventory & Packaging Control

Logistics

The ideal candidate should:

* Fluent in English and Japanese, both spoken and written.

* Experience in a supply chain/purchasing or logistic department.

* Plenty (at least one full year) of office administration experience

* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills

* Be motivated, enthusiastic, drive, and flexible

Benefits

* Salary: dependent on experience

* 20 days holiday per annum, increasing to 25 days after 3 years’ service

* Company brand foods at 50% discount off retail for personal use.

* Company Pension Plan

Working Hours and Office Atmosphere

* Monday to Friday 8:30 – 17:30, with one hour unpaid for lunch

* An independent company and this role is based in an office with approximately 30 people in total.

* Occasional weekend work may be needed to attend the sampling at customers’ premises or trade shows. This will be balanced by time off in lieu.

* Use of a well-equipped kitchen and food.

* Short weekly yoga sessions and a friendly family vibe!

General Terms and Conditions

* Probationary period of 6 months

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