Connecting...

Japanese Speaking Supply Chain Planner

Job title: Japanese Speaking Supply Chain Planner
Location: London
Salary: GBP 29,000 - 31,000 (Annual)
Reference: PR/118315
Job published: February 20, 2026 04:54
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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 works 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 s 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 

 
#LI-JACUK #MS