IT Support & SAP Coordinator (Japanese Speaking)

IKO Nippon Thompson Europe B.V., The Netherlands; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 vacation days

8.34% holiday allowance

Job summary

IKO Nippon Thompson Europe B.V. in Rotterdam is looking for an Environmental Compliance & SAP Specialist. This role includes ensuring compliance with EU regulations, translating environmental requirements into processes, and working closely with IT and compliance teams. Candidates should have a relevant degree, experience with regulatory frameworks, and be fluent in Japanese. The position offers 26 vacation days and opportunities for career growth within an international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with environmental compliance and EU regulatory frameworks.
• Fluent in Japanese is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with European environmental regulations.
• Translate regulatory requirements into system-supported processes.
• Act as the liaison between compliance, business, and IT.

Skills

Environmental compliance

SAP S/4HANA

ESG reporting

Fluent in Japanese

Understanding of business processes

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Business, Finance, IT

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

EHS systems

Job description

At IKO Nippon Thompson Europe B.V., everything revolves around precision that keeps the world in motion. As the European hub of the Japanese technology company Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd.

(IKO), headquartered in Tokyo, we are at the forefront of innovation in motion technology.

With offices across Europe, Asia and North America, we operate on a global scale, delivering components that make a difference in some of the most advanced industries – from high-tech automation to cutting-edge machinery. Our solutions may not always be visible, but without them, nothing moves.

Driven by Japanese precision, technological expertise and an international mindset, we are building the future of industry every day. This is where ambition, innovation and impact come together.

About the role

At IKO Nippon Thompson Europe, we are looking for an Environmental Compliance & SAP Specialist who will take ownership of environmental compliance processes and support their integration into system landscapes, including SAP S/4HANA.

This role is primarily focused on ensuring compliance with European environmental regulations, while leveraging systems and tools (including SAP) to support scalable and efficient processes.

You will act as the bridge between compliance, business and IT, and collaborate closely with the IT team in Japan.

Your responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with European environmental regulations, including PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) and ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation)
• Work with government systems and reporting tools to meet regulatory requirements
• Translate environmental and regulatory requirements (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, EHS) into system-supported processes
• Support and coordinate SAP S/4HANA (On‑Premise) usage and improvements (functional role, no development required)
• Act as the liaison between business, compliance, IT teams and external partners
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance in environmental and ESG reporting
• Support testing, validation and implementation of system‑related changes
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders
• Identify and drive process improvements across compliance and reporting

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Business, Finance, IT or a related field
• Experience with environmental compliance, ESG, EHS or EU regulatory frameworks
• Experience working with systems supporting compliance or reporting (SAP S/4HANA experience is a strong plus)
• Understanding of business processes and how systems support compliance
• Experience working in an international environment and with cross‑functional teams
• Fluent in Japanese (mandatory) and English
• Based in the Netherlands or willing to relocate

Nice to have

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA (On‑Premise) in a functional or user role
• Experience with SAP EHS or sustainability‑related solutions
• Knowledge of CSRD, EU Taxonomy or ESG reporting frameworks
• Affinity with IT systems and process improvement

Impact of the role

You will play a key role in ensuring that environmental compliance is effectively implemented and embedded into daily operations. Over time, you will also contribute to the broader development and optimization of system landscapes, including SAP, within the European organization.

What we offer

• Unique role combining compliance and systems
• Direct collaboration with Japan and international stakeholders
• Opportunity to grow into a broader IT/SAP‑related role
• 26 vacation days + 8.34% holiday allowance