Taro Sasakama
Address Line 1, City, Prefecture, Zip Code], Japan
TEL: +81-XX-XXXX-XXXX | Email: [Your Email Address] | LinkedIn: [URL]
Sales Administration & Trade Operations Professional
SUMMARY OF SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 10 years of outstanding experience in trade operations, sales administration, and general affairs across various industries.
• Strong ability to handle complex daily operations with high accuracy and speed, including order management, L/C handling, export/import documentation, and inventory control.
• Proven track record of improving operational efficiency by standardizing business processes and creating manuals.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders such as customs brokers, forwarders, overseas vendors, and internal departments.
• Advanced PC skills (Word, Excel with Pivot/VLOOKUP, PowerPoint, ERP/SAP) and proficient English capability (TOEIC 750+).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Company A (Global Logistics & Trading Company) | Tokyo, Japan | Apr 2018 – Present Senior Trade Operations Staff, Overseas Business Department
• Engage in a series of import/export operations, including arranging shipments with overseas customs brokers and forwarders, and managing delivery schedules.
• Handle L/C processes, issue purchase orders, and strictly check shipping documents to ensure compliance with international trade regulations.
• Project A: Took the initiative to improve operational efficiency by transforming the format of customs clearance and delivery request forms. Successfully reduced document preparation time by 50% (from 20 minutes to 10 minutes per case).
• Major Achievements:
o Processed an average of 30-40 international shipments and invoices per day with zero critical errors over 3 consecutive years.
o Successfully prevented delays in cargo delivery and avoided extra storage fees by establishing a tight communication flow with the SCM team and external vendors.
Company B (Major Manufacturing Company) | Osaka, Japan | May 2012 – Mar 2018 Sales Administration & Customer Support Representative
• Handled day-to-day sales support operations, including order entry, quotation preparation, inventory management, and billing using the SAP system.
• Responded to inquiries from domestic and overseas clients via email and telephone, achieving a high customer satisfaction rate.
• Project B: Led the documentation and standardization project for the customer service team. Created comprehensive operation manuals for handling claims and defective products.
• Major Achievements:
o Reduced customer claim processing time by 70% in one and a half years by standardizing response procedures that had previously relied on individual expertise.
o Effectively utilized downtime between calls to take on additional administrative tasks, contributing to a 10% reduction in the team’s average overtime.
Company C (Business Services & Consulting Firm) | Tokyo, Japan | Apr 2007 – Apr 2012 General Administration & Accounting Assistant
• Performed executive-level administrative and clerical duties, including managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and making travel arrangements for senior management.
• Handled general accounting duties such as expense settlement, petty cash management, and invoice processing.
• Major Achievements:
o Played a key role in the office relocation project, successfully coordinating with contractors and internal departments without any disruption to daily business.
o Supported the smooth introduction of a new expense reimbursement system by conducting training sessions for new employees and creating user-friendly manuals.
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of [Major], [Name of University], [City], Japan (Mar 2007)
CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Languages: Japanese (Native), English (Business Level, TOEIC 780)
• Certifications: The Proficiency Test in Trading Business Grade C, Nissho Bookkeeping Certificate Level 2
• Technical Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Salesforce CRM, SAP ERP
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