Japanese Bilingual Assistant & Trade Sales Representative - Georgetown, KY

Essential Duties

• Create, input, and manage projects, POs, invoices, and related data using ERP (MS NAV).
• Generate reports, logs, and documentation for sales processes.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems.
• Prepare statements, advance request forms, correspondence, memos, and letters (in English and Japanese).
• Aid in preparing scheduled reports and confirming quotes.
• Support vendor/customer registration and assist sales reps with new projects (delivery, launch, reporting, data input, material readiness).
• Aid in product changes, engineering changes, and product closeouts.
• Aid in generating bids, cost summaries, sales and forecast reports.
• Aid in A/R and A/P reporting assigned to projects.
• Aid in import/export clearance, including HS code assignment.
• Track deadlines, monitor progress, and maintain project documentation.
• Communicate with Japan vendors as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 months’ relevant experience in a professional setting.
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel formulas and functions).
• Excellent communication skills in English and Japanese (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of engineering, business/account management, or manufacturing processes is a plus.

Pay & Benefits

The pay for this position is $45k with great benefits.

Schedule

Travel within Kentucky and out-of-state (up to 25%) is required.