Country Manager Animal Nutritionist

Job Description Under the leadership of the USSEC's Vice Representative in Japan, you will promote the advantages of U.S. soybeans and soybean meal in Japan's livestock, aquaculture, and feed industries, driving market share expansion and the building of sustainable relationships. [Main Responsibilities] - Executing duties under the direction of the USSEC Deputy Director – Japan, and supporting the representative's duties. - Executing projects in collaboration with the East Asia Animal Nutrition team. - Market research, analysis, and data collection: Collecting and monitoring market data such as import volume, price trends, and feed formulations, and preparing monthly activity reports. - Building relationships with stakeholders: Building and maintaining networks with companies, industry associations, universities (lecturers and researchers), and government agencies in the feed, livestock, and aquaculture industries. - Planning and participating in events, exhibitions, and seminars: Planning, selecting, and participating in domestic and international agricultural exhibitions, technical meetings, and international seminars (including coordination of technical events throughout Asia). - Supporting and attending visiting organizations: Attending to members from the US headquarters and agricultural organizations, coordinating various activities, and scheduling. * International Collaboration and Promotion: Collaboration with the U.S. Embassy (USDA) and other U.S. agricultural organizations, and promotion of the U.S. Soybean Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP). *Soybeans for food use are excluded from this contract (the focus is primarily on feed and livestock sectors). Job Requirements Required Candidates must meet one of the following criteria: A. Specialization in Science - Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in a science-related field such as Animal Nutrition, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, or Aquaculture, and have at least 3 years of practical experience in the feed and livestock sector. B. Experience in Grain and Feed Trading - At least 5 years of practical experience in grain trading, feed ingredient procurement, or livestock-related business at a trading company or feed manufacturer. - High level of communication skills in Japanese and English (business level or higher). Preferred (elements that can further enhance your strengths): - Animal Nutritionist qualification or experience - Practical experience at a feed manufacturer - Experience in livestock, meat processing, or grain trading at a trading company - Experience studying or attending school in the United States English Level: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860) Japanese Level: Native Level