Japanese Speaking Supply Chain Planner

  • JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Logistics

Job Description

Company: Japanese Food Manufacturer Contract type: Full time / Permanent Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager Location: West London Your responsibilities will include: Supply Planning
  • Analyse and review item demand on weekly basis to identify changes, reflect any changes
  • Create purchase orders for current and forecast demand
  • Production planning to meet customer demand, raising work orders
  • Liaise with vendors and transportation partners to determine ideal scheduling and timelines
  • Maintain ERP system Master data to ensure all data is kept as up to date
  • Maintain inventory levels across multiple third-party warehouses, ensuring optimum inventory level at each location
  • Monitor packaging supplies are maintained for all items
  • Administrate documentation from suppliers and freight forwarders internationally, to facilitate customs clearance and legal compliance
  • Receipt of goods and build the work orders once the goods are delivered to warehouse
  • Always aim for the best service for the least cost. Achieve this by periodic reviews of available service providers and by conducting cost comparisons
  • Supporting in all new supply chain projects, involvement in all aspects of project roll out
  • Any other ad-hoc duties

to ensure optimum inventory levels are maintained, avoiding out of stocks or overstocks

Inventory & Packaging Control Logistics The ideal candidate should:
  • Fluent in English and Japanese, both spoken and written.
  • Experience in a supply chain/purchasing or logistic department.
  • Plenty (at least one full year) of office administration experience
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Be motivated, enthusiastic, drive, and flexible
Benefits
  • Salary: dependent on experience
  • 20 days holiday per annum, increasing to 25 days after 3 years' service
  • Company brand foods at 50% discount off retail for personal use.
  • Company Pension Plan
Working Hours and Office Atmosphere
  • Monday to Friday 8:30 - 17:30, with one hour unpaid for lunch
  • An independent company and this role is based in an office with approximately 30 people in total.
  • Occasional weekend work may be needed to attend the sampling at customers' premises or trade shows. This will be balanced by time off in lieu.
  • Use of a well-equipped kitchen and food.
  • Short weekly yoga sessions and a friendly family vibe!
General Terms and Conditions
  • Probationary period of 6 months