Import Specialist (Unfilled)

Job description

·  Department / Division : Operations Dept / Finance & Operations Division
·  Country / Location: Japan / Chiba
·  Reporting to : Manager, Import
·  Dotted Line:  none
·  None Number of reports : None / Indirect: none

Job Mission:

Facilitate efficient import and export operations for CHANEL products and materials by managing logistics, supporting systems, and collaborating across teams.

 

Key Responsibilities:

·  Arrangement and management of import/export operations for CHANEL products, promotional items, and other special request goods
·  Daily data entry and operations using the ERP system (Microsoft AX)
·  Training and support for temporary staff within the team
·  Handling troubles such as damage or mis-deliveries during international transportation
·  Application to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for leather shoe tariff quotas and progress management of their use
·  Coordination and collaboration with Global Logistics team (re-invoice processing, handling international transportation issues, promoting transport efficiency, reporting, and participation in various projects)
·  Support for import/export of goods used in business department events and campaigns (including ATA Carnet operations)
·  Coordination with freight forwarders (management of transportation services, conducting regular business reviews, management of EU-Japan EPA application)
·  Coordination with IT department and external system integrators, involving IT projects, and system maintenance/management (including RPA)
·  Participation in global freight forwarder bidding projects (every 5 years)

 

Key Requirements:

Academic / Professional Qualifications

·  University graduates preferred

 

Work Experience

·  More than 5 years of practical experience in trade operations (including at least 2 years of leadership experience)
·  Experience in data entry and operations using ERP systems
·  Experience in labor management, work guidance, and training of temporary staff
·  Native level Japanese and business level or higher English proficiency (reading, writing, conversation)
·  Experience participating in global projects

 

Preferred Experience

·  Trade operation experience in luxury brands, fashion, or cosmetics industries
·  User experience with IT systems (including requirements definition and communication with external system integrators)
·  Experience as a team leader

 

Required Competencies

·  Strategic thinking and analytical skills
·  Decision-making, negotiation, and coordination skills