Product Planning Coordinator-Japanese Bilingual

Summary

The Product Planning Coordinator supports product planning activities across the product lifecycle in a manufacturing environment. This role works closely with Product Managers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing and other cross-functional teams to coordinate planning activities, maintain product data, and ensure alignment between market needs, development plans, and operational constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Product Planning & Requirements

• Liaise with internal departments such as Development team, Sales, and Marketing.
• Support preparation of product specifications, schedules, Training Materials, DR1 document and internal documentation
• Assist in product sample handling, promotional preparation, and related activities
• Maintain accurate records and databases related to products and projects
• Coordinate trade show logistics, prepare product samples, and ensure all documentation is accurate.
• Assisting the Manager with data analysis and web-based competitor analysis.
• Translate and proofread Japanese materials, ensuring consistency and high quality, matching with the US culture under guidance from senior staff
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams
• Ability to structure information logically and document clearly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, or equivalent tools
• SAP and Tableau experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English and Japanese
• Domestic Travel: 10-20%