Import/Export Specialist / Integrated Supply Chain_Electronics(Tokyo)

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Department: EL-SC-CCJT Imp./Exp. Group/Logistics PM
Reporting to: Import/Export Supervisor

This role is accountable to provide services on foreign trade, import/export operations. Guarantee timely delivery of products by pro-active monitoring of processes incl.  administrative work along the import/export operations

Export operations(main scope ):

Arrange air/ocean shipment booking with Forwarders according to importing countries request arrival date
Prepare shipping documents (e.g. shipping instruction, proforma invoice, invoice, packing list...) for export customs clearance, and after shipment completion, send shipping documents to importing countries 
Coordinate among Forwarders / Supply Chain / Customer Service on delivery schedule ensuring export trade compliance
Invoice settlement on export related cost, filing of export related customs documents

Import operations - initially it is not main scope:

Arrange customs clearance with 3PL/Forwarders ensuring required shipping documents and necessary information such as HS code, import/export licenses (SVE, LVE)
Coordinate among Forwarders / procurement / Site on delivery schedule when to clear customs and possible delivery date to destination
Invoice settlement on import related cost, filing of import related customs documents
Ensure compliance for foreign trade related regulations and arrange customs clearance according to the regulations

Initiate projects to optimize and save import / export related cost (e.g. duty, demurrage, avoidance of foreign trade related penalties etc.) together with team manager

Proactively monitor and follow up of customs regulation changesitor as

Education
•    Bachelor’s Degree  [Business or related field preferred]

Work Experience
•    5-10 years’ experience in Foreign trade, import/export operations
•    System related experience: ERP (SAP preferred)

Job specific Competencies & Skills
•    Effective communication and social skills with basicEnglish for foreign trade related area with suppliers/importing countries
•    Profound customer-orientation and high level of business acumen
•    Ability, willingness and strong collaboration mind set to work in a complex, fast moving and innovation driven environment 
•    Preferred: Japan customs expert certification (Tsuukanshi)

​​​Desired Candidate Profile

• A self-motivated individual capable of working independently.
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on teamwork.
• A proactive attitude to collaborate with internal stakeholders based on personal insights and experiences, and the ability to negotiate with external customers and overseas group companies.
• A mindset focused on cooperation with other departments and colleagues, ultimately benefiting both customers and the company.
• An understanding of the expectations regarding the company, organization, and role, along with the willingness to compare and improve actions and outcomes.
• Customer-oriented thinking, with a clear understanding of business objectives and the ability to balance profit and service.
• Flexibility to respond to industry-specific demands for high-value products and short delivery times.
• Ability to manage stress effectively.
• A safety-conscious individual with an understanding of handling chemicals.
• An inquisitive and curious mindset, showing interest in the products of the department and their applications.
• Willingness to engage in detailed tasks and carry out thorough verification processes.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently.

輸出業務（主な業務範囲）:

• 輸入国の到着希望日に基づいて、フォワーダーとの航空/海上輸送の予約を手配
• 輸出通関手続きのための書類（例：出荷指示書、見積書、請求書、梱包リストなど）を準備し、出荷完了後に輸入国に送付
• フォワーダー、サプライチェーン、カスタマーサービスとの間で納品スケジュールを調整し、輸出貿易のコンプライアンスを確保
• 輸出関連費用の請求書精算、輸出関連の通関書類のファイリング

輸入業務 - 初期段階では主な範囲ではない:

• 必要な出荷書類やHSコード、輸出入ライセンス（SVE、LVE）などの情報を確保し、3PL/フォワーダーとの通関手続きを手配

• フォワーダー、調達、サイトとの間で納品スケジュールを調整し、通関手続きのタイミングや目的地への納品日を確認

• 輸入関連費用の請求書精算、輸入関連の通関書類のファイリング

• 外国貿易関連規制のコンプライアンスを確保し、規制に従った通関手続きを手配

• 輸入/輸出関連費用の最適化と削減（例：関税、滞留費、外国貿易関連の罰則回避など）をチームマネージャーと共に推進するプロジェクトを開始

• 税関規制の変更を積極的に監視し、フォローアップ

学位

• 学士号（ビジネスまたは関連分野が望ましい）

職務経験

• 外国貿易、輸出入業務における5-10年の経験
• システム関連の経験：ERP（SAPが望ましい）

職務特有の能力とスキル

• サプライヤーや輸入国との外国貿易関連の分野での基本的な英語を用いた効果的なコミュニケーションと社会的スキル
• 深い顧客志向と高いビジネス感覚
• 複雑で急速に変化するイノベーション主導の環境で働く意欲と強い協力のマインドセット
• 歓迎資格：日本の税関専門家認証（通関士）
  
  ​​​​求めている人物像 
• 自立して業務に取り組む能力がある方
• コミュニケーション能力が高く、チームワークを重視する方
• 自身の考えや経験を基に社内関係者と連携し、外部顧客や海外グループ会社と交渉できる姿勢を持つ方
• 他部署や同僚と協力し、最終的に顧客と自社に利益を還元する意識を持つ方
• 会社や組織、役割に対する期待値を理解し、行動や成果を比較・改善できる姿勢を持つ方
• 顧客思考を持ち、業務の目的を理解し、利益とサービスのバランスを取る姿勢を持つ方
• 業界特有の高額商品や短納期に対する要求に柔軟に対応できる方
• ストレスを上手に解消できる方
• 安全意識を持ち、化学品を取り扱うことへの理解がある方
• 興味を持ち、好奇心旺盛で、所属部門の製品やその利用方法に関心を持つ方
• 細かい作業を厭わず、地道で着実な確認作業を行える方
• 優先順位を付け、効率的に業務を進められる方
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Recruiting Contact: Maiko Yamasue

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