Senior Business Development Specialist - Specialty Chemicals and Materials Trading

Position Title: Japanese Bilingual Sales Support Specialist

Location: Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid)

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedules: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (2 floating remote days per month)

Summary

A premier, specialized global trading corporation is seeking a
meticulous, highly experienced Japanese Bilingual Sales Support Specialist.
This vital role is designed for a detail-oriented professional with an
extensive background in international trade operations who will serve as the
organizational backbone of a high-volume commercial sales desk.

The ideal candidate possesses an unwavering commitment to operational
accuracy and a deep understanding of global supply chain logistics. Acting as
the primary, seamless link between domestic clients, US sales executives, and
suppliers in Japan, this individual must possess native-level Japanese fluency
and a proven ability to manage complex, multi-market administrative workflows.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Process complex purchase orders, track global
  shipments, and coordinate seamlessly with freight forwarders, customs
  brokers, and warehouses to ensure on-time delivery of raw materials and
  technical components.
• Apply expert knowledge of international trade
  regulations and Incoterms (e.g., FOB, CIF, DDP) to verify shipping
  documentation, manage commercial invoices, and resolve supply chain
  discrepancies swiftly.
• Manage daily business communications and coordinate
  logistics pipelines directly with manufacturing plants, suppliers, and
  executive headquarters in Japan.
• Provide high-level administrative support to the
  Business Development team, including preparing comprehensive commercial
  quotations, tracking client inventory levels, and managing sample
  evaluations.
• Maintain flawless records of trading transactions,
  customer accounts, and compliance documentation within corporate systems,
  ensuring absolute precision and no operational gaps.
• Field inquiries from existing clients and global
  vendors, handling routine service requests and logistics tracking with
  exceptional professionalism and cross-cultural etiquette.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in international trade coordination, sales
  support, or logistics within a trading house or import/export environment.
• Native-level fluency in Japanese (both written and
  spoken) is strictly required to effectively navigate daily communication,
  technical specifications, and business relationships with Japan. Fluency
  in professional English is equally mandatory.
• Thorough, practical understanding of international
  shipping procedures, customs documentation, and global Incoterms.
• An exceptional track record of organizational skills,
  sharp attention to detail, and a methodology that consistently prevents
  administrative errors.
• Advanced capability within Microsoft Office Suite
  (particularly Excel for tracking data, Outlook, and Word) and SAP or
  similar software.

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