Procurement

Sourcing Coordinator - Buyer

Areas of Focus: Procurement, Public Relations, and International Sales

Qualifications Profile

Results-driven, detail-oriented, and versatile professional with extensive experience in procurement, sourcing, administrative

support, and international sales within the US and Asian markets. Equipped with articulate communication and bilingual skills in

English and Japanese, utilized in coordinating with individuals of diverse backgrounds, such as clients, colleagues, employees, and

upper management. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and different Japanese office systems.

Areas of Expertise

Purchasing

Production and Inventory Control

Marketing Analysis

Shipping and Receiving

Customer Service and Relations

Process Improvement

Professional Experience

Oak Lawn Marketing International, Inc., Burr Ridge, IL

Sourcing Coordinator 2013–Present

Take full charge of the sourcing and marketing analysis of products from the United States market to the Japanese parent company.

Utilize skills with the selection and testing of various US products for selling to Japanese wholesalers while guaranteeing the timely

delivery of products.

Write intelligence reports regarding products for the parent company while ensuring that all product information is updated.

Coordinate between the Japanese parent company and the US office in sourcing products.

Forecast future trends and assess consumer buying patterns.

Attend to even planning duties during tradeshows as well as handle Japanese customers to ensure customer satisfaction.

Serve as interpreter for a Japanese supplier during a Chicago House wear show.

Handle the design of a Japanese presentation, as well as the translation of English presentations and market research documents.

Actively track Japanese emails to supplier to guarantee proper correspondence and follow-up.

Notable Accomplishments:

Demonstrated expertise in public relations by successfully promoting a limited time offer for a product to Japanese customers within

the California area.

Introduced Japanese-market analysis to product intelligence reports to enhance product acceptance in Japan.

Helped the parent company in better understanding the US market using bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English.

Earlier Career with Highlights:

Tomoko Uchida Event Coordination Services, Tokyo, Japan

Business Owner

Saishokukenbi Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Assistant Coordinator

Alpha Cubic International Corporation, Tokyo, Japan

Planning Coordinator, Visual Merchandise Division

Import/Export Logistics Coordinator, License Division

Significantly contributed in promoting the licensed brand, Renoma, from Paris by developing the department display and store, as well

as the Renoma sublicense categories.

Additional Experience

TPR Federal Mogul Tennessee, Inc., Schaumburg, IL, USA - Lawrenceburg, TN, USA

Japanese Interpreter Administrative Assistant 2013

Performed translations on different documents, such as board meeting agreement documents, human resources (HR) policies, and patents.

Provided assistance to the chief executive officer (CEO) with translations during board meetings.

Timberland Japan Company Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Executive Assistant to CEO 2011–2012

Acted as interpreter for foreign presenters during the forums and events, such as panel discussions while supervising presenter

schedules and managing guests

Liaised between the company and foreign internal clients as well as aided multiple departments by translating materials and

interpreting during interviews.

Decreased cost by 10–15% for senior management organization.

Cut down on office supply expenses to accomplish the yearly operating plan.

Nihon Unisys System Service Corporation, Roseville, MN, USA

Executive Assistant to CEO 2005–2010

Fulfilled role in translating documents and messages from English to Japanese for the CEO during phone calls and messages when needed.

Serve as a liaison between the Unisys Corporation in the US and engineers from Japan.

Japan Travel Bureau, Tokyo, Japan

Assistant, Internal Affairs and Communications Division

Conferred with all parties involved regarding daily operations to support overseas headquarters.

Education

Associate of Arts in English Literature

Toyo Eiwa College, Department of English, Tokyo, Japan

Technical Associate’s Degree in Visual Merchandise

Bunka Fashion College, Display Design Department, Tokyo, JAPAN

Professional Affiliation

Board Member, New Chicago Japan America Association (NCJAA)

Activities

Committee Member, Japan Festival 2016

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