Japanese Bilingual Account Representative (Supply Chain Associate) - Georgetown, KY

About the role

A Japanese Trading company is currently seeking a full-time, on-site Japanese Bilingual Account Representative (Supply Chain Associate) to join their Georgetown, KY location.

Responsibilities

• Calculate material orders and manage supplier deliveries.
• Control inventory by balancing customer demand and supplier schedules to avoid shortages or aged inventory.
• Analyze data to proactively address potential supply chain issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Place sales orders and arrange timely deliveries, communicating closely with customers.
• Determine pricing for parts using supplier quotes and standardized quotations, create and manage sales and gross profit budgets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers through daily follow-up.
• Set up new parts in the database using customer specifications.
• Cook up just-in-time (JIT) deliveries with suppliers, transportation partners, and customers.
• Absorb and assist with accounting and quality control issues as needed.
• Attend and facilitate group meetings, effectively communicating with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in supply chain management but not required).
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate in team settings.
• Knowledge of flat roll metals (steel and aluminum) is a plus.
• Proficient basic computer skills, including Microsoft software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interpret documents, write reports, and present to groups.
• Mastery of mathematical skills to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to deal with situations with limited standardization.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, walk, and lift/move up to 20 pounds; travel may be required.

Benefits

The pay range for this position is between $50,000 - $60,000, with great benefits.