Assistant Sales Manager

HITACHI HIGH-TECH (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electronics sector in Singapore is seeking a professional responsible for key account management, market analysis, and supply chain procurement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the electronics industry, strong communication skills in English and Japanese, and a proven ability to drive business growth and improve processes.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in electronics or trading-related industries.
• Familiarity with electronic devices/machinery preferred.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Manage business operations and inventory for key accounts.
• Support market analysis and report pricing trends to customers.
• Participate in supply chain management projects.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Market Analysis

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Acquisition

Job description

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Key Account Management:

• Manage business operations and inventory for key accounts.
• Facilitate communication between the local team, Japan team, and customers (both local and Japanese), with key account PICs being mostly Japanese.
• Review customer requirements and expand business opportunities in SEAI.

Market Analysis and Reporting:

• Attend market research discussions with intelligence agencies to understand business trends, technology advancements, price movements, and maker activities. Share insights with suppliers and customers.
• Support and report market analysis and pricing trends to customers through weekly forecast meetings. Understand customer demands and present them to suppliers.

Supply Chain and Procurement:

• Participate in various supply chain management projects,including facilitating exhibitions.
• Lead new supplier sourcing in the electronics industry, logistics, and financial schemes.
• Support Hitachi High-Tech Factory procurement (Japan), including price and delivery negotiations.
• Support Hitachi BU procurement for other group companies.

Process Improvement and Automation:

• Propose new solutions to improve and automate current processes.
• Support budget report preparation and contribute to achieving and improving KPIs such as cash flow and inventory.

Others:

• Conduct inventory checks twice a year with the Sales Administration Team.
• Participate in internal projects such as Electronic Manufacturing System (EMS)

Other Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in electronics/semiconductors or trading-related industries, with strong supply chain management expertise.
• Proven sales record, initiative in acquiring new customers, recommending solutions, and executing sales.
• Familiarity with electronic devices/machinery is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of market and business trends is to inform business strategies and market penetration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Japanese for communication with Japanese counterparts.
• Willingness and ability to travel for business trips.