Japanese Speaking Supply Chain Planner

Adecco; Acton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Planner to join their team in Acton. The role involves managing purchasing and inventory across 13 countries, ensuring exceptional customer service and strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate should be fluent in English and Japanese, have at least a year of office experience, and possess strong analytical skills. Offering a salary of £30,000 - £32,000 per annum along with benefits, this position is office-based with a friendly team environment.

Benefits

20 days holiday (rising to 25 after 3 years)

50% staff discount

Company pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of office administration experience.
• Experience in supply chain, purchasing, or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Review weekly demand and adjust plans to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Create purchase orders and production plans to meet forecasted demand.
• Coordinate with vendors and logistics partners for timely deliveries.
• Maintain accurate ERP master data.
• Monitor stock levels across multiple warehouses.
• Ensure packaging supplies are consistently available.
• Manage international documentation for customs compliance.
• Oversee goods receipt and work order creation.
• Conduct cost reviews and support new supply chain projects.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Japanese

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Analytical ability

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication abilities

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Planner

Contract Type: Full‑Time / Permanent

Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive Supply Chain Planner to join our growing team. This role is pivotal in managing purchasing and inventory across 13 countries, including Japan and Europe, ensuring exceptional customer service and strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Planning: Review weekly demand and adjust plans to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Supply Planning: Create purchase orders and production plans to meet forecasted demand.
• Supply Planning: Coordinate with vendors and logistics partners for timely deliveries.
• Inventory & Packaging Control: Maintain accurate ERP master data.
• Inventory & Packaging Control: Monitor stock levels across multiple warehouses.
• Inventory & Packaging Control: Ensure packaging supplies are consistently available.
• Logistics: Manage international documentation for customs compliance.
• Logistics: Oversee goods receipt and work order creation.
• Logistics: Conduct cost reviews and support new supply chain projects.

Ideal Candidate

• Fluent in English and Japanese (spoken and written).
• Experience in supply chain, purchasing, or logistics.
• Minimum 1 year of office administration experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £30–32k
• 20 days holiday (rising to 25 after 3 years)
• 50% staff discount
• Company pension plan

Working Hours & Environment

Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 17:30 (1‑hour lunch break)
Office‑based role within a friendly team of ~30 people
Occasional weekend work for trade shows (time off in lieu provided)

Ready to join a dynamic team and make an impact? Apply now!

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