Japanese-Speaking Trades Assistant

JAPANESE-SPEAKING TRADE ASSISTANT

• Ideal CBD Location
• Hybrid Work (2 Days from Home)Working
• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a flexible hybrid work environment in the heart of Sydney. Candidates with experience in import/export or the food industry will be highly regarded. However, we also welcome applications from candidates without logistics experience but who have professional work experience in Japan.

Key Responsibilities

• Support shipment coordination between head office/group companies and suppliers
• Handle payment arrangements
• Prepare documentation for:
  • Sales and purchase contracts
  • Invoices
  • Financial and other relevant documents
  • Issuing slips
• Complete shipping requirements
• Liaise with suppliers, clients, and freight forwarders to manage import/export processes
• Organise and maintain filing systems (both digital and physical)
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable
• Prepare credit limit applications and renewals
• Monitor customer credit limit balances
• Arrange domestic and international couriers
• Organise business travel, including hotel bookings and transportation
• Process expense reimbursements (for Manager, GM, and expatriates)

Selection Criteria

• Proficiency in Japanese language
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented and customer-focused approach with a strong sense of accountability
• High attention to detail and adaptability to change
• Previous experience as a Trade Assistant or in the food industry is a plus

Preferred but Not Essential

• Experience in food trade operations, particularly with beef products
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems

Visa Requirements

Applicants must hold one of the following:

• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
• Partner Visa
• Graduate Visa

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.