Jobs Galore

Happy holidays everyone!

As a special treat, we have some job listings to share with you! The company is looking for JET alumni to hire. Below are some details on each position and a link with more information:

Bilingual Sales Coordinator

This position serves as a direct link for all communications between Japan, our production and warehouse facilities within the Unites States, and the assigned North American customers. This position is the lead for any new projects with the customer and is also responsible for making plans, developing and executing sales strategies, and maintaining relationships with customers. Other duties include keeping account records, forecasting, inventory balance and resolving payment discrepancies.

http://paschgo.com/E_JobDetail.aspx?jid=2258

Inventory Control Specialist

The Inventory Control position includes processing, monitoring, analyzing, reporting and accuracy of our inventory. Along with managing all inventory movements, adjustments, and scraps according to guidelines established by the Finance department. You will also need to communicate with Sales, Management, Accounting, and external auditors. *Issue Purchase Orders (P.O) and Invoice to Japan or Thailand. *Reconcile Inventory. *Customer Service via email *Arrange Ocean shipments

http://paschgo.com/E_JobDetail.aspx?jid=2272

Bilingual Assistant Sales Manager

* Support sales executives with solution selling into current and prospect account base * Help sales executives to plan and execute on strategic deals in complex sales cycles * Assist sales executives in managing ongoing and future projects/sales activities * Support American sales staff and partners with meetings/presentations to Japanese companies and decision makers * Communicate client and partners needs in Japanese via email and phone to customers and our staff * Collect and document industry research and competitive intelligence * Support RFP / RFI responses

http://paschgo.com/E_JobDetail.aspx?jid=2285

Job Alert - Japanese Needed

Springhill Consulting Group is looking for a contractor who is able to help us with primary research for a project in Japan. Therefore, the ideal candidate will be fluent in Japanese, and comfortable conducting phone conversations within that language.

The role will start immediately and last for the duration of the project (between 4 - 8 weeks and healthcare related) and can be completed from anywhere (remotely, on-campus, etc.). Calls will be made during the evening hours to places of business in Japan.

Company Overview

Springhill Consulting Group is a strategy consulting firm headquartered in Chicago, IL. We provide our clients with data-driven strategies and tactics that enable growth and more effective competition in the marketplace. Our work is concentrated into four major practice areas:

• Consumer Packaged Goods

• Government Contracting

• Healthcare

• IT/Telecommunications

Springhill consultants have advised the world’s leading organizations, including 25 of the Fortune 100. Springhill is a young, growing firm, where your individual contributions will be visible, impactful and acknowledged. We offer a collaborative environment and a wide range of projects. Based on our structure, there is an opportunity to be an integral part of the team and gain exposure to all facets of strategy consulting.

Resumes can be submitted to Becky Christie at bchristie@springhillcg.com.

East-West Center in Washington Seeking JET Alumni Contributors

USJETAA is extremely excited to announce a new partnership with East-West Center in Washington!

Would you like to be an author for the Japan Matters for America website?

Simply submit a 200 word abstract proposal and a writing sample for consideration by November 12. Authors of published articles will receive a $250 honorarium from the East-West Center.

Go here for more details.