Position:J/E Bilingual Import Specialist III ( Full Time )

Salary: 35K-45K
Relocation Support: YES
Location: Near Hickory, NC

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will report primarily to the Import Material Manager but will also support the General Manager as necessary and will be responsible for purchasing, shipping and maintaining import materials from various international and domestic origins.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support Import Materials team as directed to accomplish division and strategic goals in regards to material procurement, inventory and delivery management by gathering pertinent business and operations information of international sales transactions.
  • Support analysis of vehicle production data provided by OEM, Tire 1 or direct customer to create forecasting basis for procurement plan.
  • Support analysis of customer order and inventory status weekly/monthly and update associated document. Report any risk /concern to direct supervisor immediately.
  • Coordinate with oversea vendors to ensure timely delivery for import parts. If needed, also support quality, engineering and trade related issues’ communication with overseas suppliers/customers.
  • Any other duty or task that may be requested by immediate supervisor/manager.
  • 20-25% Travelings are required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 4 years college degree or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bilingual in English and Japanese and/or Spanish required.
  • Computer literate including high level Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office software.
  • Minimum 1-year experience in a fast-paced office environment.
  • Must be able to make low and middle level decisions and have the ability to work well without close supervision.
  • Must have excellent organizational and supervisory skills.