Logistics & Procurement Specialist (Japanese/English Bilingual)
Description
Sumitomo Electric U.S.A. Holdings, Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Company, is seeking a Logistics & Procurement Improvement Specialist to drive efficiency and optimization in logistics and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics improvements, data analysis, and the ability to execute PDCA cycles independently. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and occasional business travel. This is a full-time, exempt, and remote position.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Logistics and Procurement experience, including planning and execution, good interpersonal/communication skills.
- Good problem-solving skills, using data-driven techniques and decision-making ability.
- Manage and control time-sensitive parcel service (primarily US import) to deliver on time.
- Manage negotiations and oversee domestic and overseas contracts for parcel, air, ocean, and ground.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance supply chain operations, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining high service levels.
- Implement compliance, governance, and auditing processes to assess vendor performance as well as affiliated companies and foster continuous improvement.
- Project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Manage and lead the purchasing committee, which consists of affiliated companies. This committee primarily focuses on setting up corporate programs for various services and goods.
- Product/Service Sourcing, Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Supplier Performance Management.
- Able to travel timely as required.
- Report to the Manager in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing international import small package service (logistics process improvement is a plus), procurement experience, export/import/trade compliance knowledge, and operational experience.
- Must have fluency in communication skills in English and Japanese (business level in speaking and writing).
- Good knowledge of supply chain, procurement, and logistics operations.
- Proficient with MS Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and SQL.
- Ability to create effective presentations in PowerPoint.
The compensation range for this position is between $80,000 and $90,000 annually.
Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation and benefits package provided to recognize employees for their work.
About Sumitomo Electric Group
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com. You can watch videos from our past interns and corporate profile from our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/). Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric).
SEUHO is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.