About Umicore Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do? About Automotive Catalysts We all have the right to breathe clean air, and at Umicore, we are a world leader in the production of automotive emission control catalysts. Our technologies enable on-road and non-road applications to meet environmental standards around the world. Our products have prevented billions of tons of harmful gases and particles being released into the atmosphere. To enable our customers to produce even cleaner engines we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in. What you will be doing <div> </div> <div> <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="width:619.0px;border-collapse:collapse;border:none" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height:193.75pt"> <td style="width:416.5pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0mm 5.4pt 0.0mm 5.4pt" valign="top"> Based on the Supervisor's direction, this job involves reducing risks by establishing/operating an optimal logistics system, mainly for logistics operations related to finish goods, and working with related departments to propose and implement the establishment of a system for managing optimal inventory levels. <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0mm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">Order quantity planning based on optimal inventory level, ordering operations (issue PO etc)</li> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">General transportation of products produced at overseas plant. <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0mm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">Delivery date coordination with overseas production plants</li> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">Arrangements for transportation of raw materials (Substrates and PGM) arranged by USJP.</li> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">Import practices for overseas manufactured finish goods</li> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">Supply chain management and optimization of raw materials and finished products</li> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">Export plans and practices for raw materials for overseas production</li> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">Obtaining quotations and cost management for import/export logistics</li> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">Contact window for logistics companies (forwarders, etc.)</li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">Optimization of domestic logistics and warehousing (general outsourcing including cost management and contract management)</li> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">Data input related with logistics (SAP, etc.)</li> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">Ensure logistics planning and optimization for finish goods</li> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">Practices related to obtaining specific certificate of origin</li> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">Collecting legal regulations and tax information regarding transportation and reflecting it in internal systems</li> <li style="margin:0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0px">Building a system that meets the requirements of quality and EHS such as ISO and IATF</li> </ul> </td> <td style="width:47.8pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:0.0mm 5.4pt 0.0mm 5.4pt" valign="top"> 100% </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> </div> Who we are looking for <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none;width:29%;height:288.459px" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height:22.0625px"> <td style="width:0%;border:1.0pt solid windowtext;padding:0.0mm 5.4pt;height:22.0625px"> Functional requirements (Education, years of experience in different areas, technical skills, …) </td> </tr> <tr style="height:155.167px"> <td style="width:0%;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top:none;padding:0.0mm 5.4pt;height:155.167px" valign="top"> ・More than 3 years of work experience in a company ・Ability to communicate in English (daily conversation level: email/chat communication, simple conversation) ・Better: Experience in trade ・Better: Experience to use SAP system ・Better: Knowledge and experience of planning and supply chain management </td> </tr> <tr style="height:26.1875px"> <td style="width:0%;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top:none;padding:0.0mm 5.4pt;height:26.1875px"> Personal skills (Behavioural competencies) </td> </tr> <tr style="height:85.0417px"> <td style="width:0%;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top:none;padding:0.0mm 5.4pt;height:85.0417px" valign="top"> ・Able to understand the system systematically and think strategically ・Able to proactively create various materials and be well prepared ・Able to cooperate and build teamwork with internal and external parties to execute work smoothly </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> What we offer We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

Sales Trading Operator (Kobe, JP) @ Umicore

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