Sales Administrator ( Japanese Bilingual)

Position

• Sales Administrator (Japanese Bilingual Preferred)

Summary

• A global trading organization is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sales Administrator to maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction through a blend of accounting, sales processing, supply chain, and communication activities. The role is integral to supporting export operations, inventory management, and customer relations in a fast-paced, international environment

Essential Duties​

• Organize trial orders for export to international markets
• Coordinate with packaging companies to ensure export packaging requirements are met
• Collaborate with internal compliance teams to arrange export freight
• Communicate with overseas parent company as needed
• Calculate material orders using internal systems, place orders with suppliers, and manage delivery schedules
• Control inventory by balancing customer demand with supplier schedules to avoid shortages or excess stock
• Analyze data to proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact customers
• Place sales orders and arrange timely deliveries, ensuring customer requirements are met
• Calculate pricing for customers using supplier quotes and standardized quotations; prepare sales and gross profit budgets
• Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with customers and suppliers through daily follow-up and communication
• Attend and facilitate meetings, including presenting information to groups
• Set up new parts in the database using confirmed customer specifications
• Facilitate just-in-time (JIT) deliveries by coordinating with suppliers, transportation companies, and customers
• Assist with accounting and quality issues, supporting other departments as needed

Working Hours, Working Style

• Standard full-time hours, typically Monday to Friday. Hybrid workschedle 4x in office 1x WFH.
• Primarily on-site/in-office work is required, with in-person collaboration considered essential for team interaction, learning, and relationship building

Working Location

• Princeton, Indiana
• Travel to client sites or trade shows as necessary

Salary/Benefit

• $50,000 - $60,000 per year
• Health and wellness benefits package
• Opportunities for professional training and career advancement

Holidays

• Standard paid holidays in accordance with local labor laws
• Paid annual leave and sick days as per company policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (supply chain management preferred, but not mandatory)
• 0–3 years of experience in a related field is a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in group settings
• Knowledge of flat roll metals (steel and aluminum) is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with J.D. Edwards is a plus
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably Japanese
• Comfortable presenting information and facilitating meetings
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and perform duties requiring walking, standing, and occasional bending or reaching

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Princeton, IN 47670: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you speak Japanese? ( Intermediate level or higher)
• Do you have any prior experience in the supply chain field?
• Are you proficient with MS Office? ( Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook)
• This would be a plus, btu do you have any experience with any sort of ERP related software?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000