What are the responsibilities and job description for the Import Export Assistant position at NSK?
Company Description NSK (Nippon Seiko Kabushiki Kaisha) is a Japanese-listed company with over 100 years of history, evolving from a regional ball bearing supplier into a global roller bearing specialist and automotive supplier. The company employs more than 31,500 people in 29 countries, reflecting its strong international presence and growth. Continuous investment in research and development drives improvements in product quality and services, supporting NSK’s objective of being “No. 1 in Total Quality.” In addition to a complete rolling bearing portfolio, NSK develops and manufactures precision components, mechatronic products, and systems and components for the automotive industry, including wheel bearing units and electric power-steering systems. More information about NSK can be found at www.nsk.com/am-en.
Purpose of Job
Carry out the administrative procedures to obtain and supply raw materials, equipment, or other items needed for the company's operations.
Education & Experience Requirements
This job requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 - 4 years of position-related experience.
Management Responsibilities
Provides a supervisory function that ensures compliance with customer requirements and company policy. Supervises the activties in the Traffic Department to ensure a postive contribution to the success of the company.
Job Family Core Competencies
Continuous Improvement
Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
Customer Orientation
Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs.
Positive Approach
Demonstrating a positive attitude in the face of difficult or challenging situations; providing an uplifting (yet realistic) outlook on what the future holds and the opportunities it might present.
Innovation
Creating novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external); experimenting with new ways to solve work problems and seize opportunities that result in unique and differentiated solutions.
Continuous Learning
Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
Work Standards
Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Coaching
Engaging an individual in developing and committing to an action plan that targets specific behaviors, skills, or knowledge needed to ensure performance improvement or prepare for success in new responsibilities.
Initiating Action
Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
Decision Making
Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
Communication
Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
Additional Information About this Job
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended to be an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of NSK Corporation are expected to perform tasks as assigned by NSK Supervisory/Management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.
Statement of Understanding
The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NSK Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabilities) who is committed to taking steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.