Trade Administration Assistant
Job Summary
We are seeking a Trade Administration Assistant for a major international logistics company in Tokyo. This role involves handling import and export administrative procedures and data entry in a multilingual environment. No prior industry experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Process international cargo bookings and data entry
- Create and issue Bills of Lading (B/L)
- Support permit applications for dangerous goods
- Confirm and communicate vessel movements
Required Skills
- Japanese: Business to native level
- English: Beginner reading/writing level
- At least 1 year office administration experience
- Basic Excel and Word proficiency
Job Details
Job Description
You will be responsible for all administrative procedures and data management related to the import and export of container cargo at a major international logistics company (Japanese subsidiary of a shipping company) that connects the world.
[Specific Job Responsibilities]
- International cargo booking (reservation) processing and data entry into a dedicated system
- Creation and issuance of Bills of Lading (B/L)
- Support for permit applications for dangerous goods and special cargo
- Confirmation and communication regarding vessel movements
- Other general administrative support related to the above
Working Hours
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (1-hour break / 8 hours of actual work)
Overtime is minimal, averaging less than 20 hours per month.
Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays
Job Requirements
Required Skills
- Japanese: Business to native level (ability to communicate internally, handle phone calls, and read and write fluently)
- English: Beginner to reading and writing level (comfortable with English-language system screens and documents, and data entry)
- Work Experience: At least one year of experience in office administration (any industry)
- PC Skills: Basic proficiency in Excel and Word (ability to perform simple data entry and text input)