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輸入シニアスペシャリスト/ Import Senior Specialist

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A multinational fashion brand is looking for an Import Senior Specialist. The selected applicant will manage import/export operations, logistics, and related systems while collaborating with internal and external teams. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Arrange and manage import/export operations for Company products, promotional items, and other special request goods
  • Perform daily data entry and operations using the ERP system (Microsoft AX)
  • Train and support temporary staff within the team
  • Handle issues such as damage or misdeliveries during international transportation
  • Apply to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for leather shoe tariff quotas and manage the progress and usage
  • Coordinate and collaborate with the Global Logistics team, including re-invoice processing, handling international transportation issues, promoting transport efficiency, reporting, and participating in various projects
  • Support import/export operations for goods used in business department events and campaigns, including ATA Carnet operations
  • Coordinate with freight forwarders, including transportation service management, regular business reviews, and EU-Japan EPA application management
  • Coordinate with the IT department and external system integrators on IT projects and system amaintenance/management, including RPA
  • Participate in global freight forwarder bidding projects conducted every five years

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 5 years of practical experience in trade operations
  • More than 2 years of leadership experience
  • Experience in data entry and operations using ERP systems
  • Experience in labour management, work guidance, and training of temporary staff
  • Experience participating in global projects
  • Strategic thinking and analytical skills
  • Decision-making, negotiation, and coordination skills
  • Native level Japanese; business level written and verbal English

Preferred Requirements:

  • 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

About the Company:

A multinational fashion brand that has found immense success through its luxurious styles and designs. This company has a long history of being a major player in the fashion industry.

Keywords:

輸入, 輸出, サプライチェーン, ファッション, 小売, 外資系

Job Ref: KA5JL3

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Supply Chain

Industry: Fashion

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Chiba

Job Reference: KA5JL3-1C1754CF

Date posted: 2 September 2026

Consultant: Anne Parent