Japanese Bilingual Supply Chain Coordinator

Staffmark Group
$45,000.00-$50,000.00
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Schaumburg
Dec 01, 2025
Position: Japanese Bilingual Supply Chain Coordinator Industry: Automotive Parts Location: Schaumburg, IL (on-site) Work hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm FLSA: Non-Exempt, Temp to Hire, Full-Time The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and adjusting inventory levels to minimize product obsolescence and stockouts. This role also involves maintaining effective communication with vendors and clients to ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout supply chain operations. This position is intended as a temp-to-hire role, with the expectation to transition to a direct-hire after the initial three-month period. Responsibilities: Manage and optimize the supply chain and delivery of goods from overseas to customers. Maintain and optimize inventory systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date records. Coordinate with shipping carriers and freight forwarders to optimize transportation and delivery schedules. Communicate with internal teams when lead times are not meeting requirements to prevent disruptions. Arrange and manage inventory shipments from the warehouse to the office. Lead inventory optimization efforts to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Participate in conference calls when issues cannot be resolved via email. Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers. Provide support to the supply chain team during personnel shortages. Qualifications: Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (Conversational, Intermediate level Japanese) Basic - Intermediate level Excel skills for data management and analysis. Access to a personal vehicle for transportation purposes (2 times a month Fedex Drop Off) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, Vacations, Sick Leave, Holidays The Illinois pay transparency law requires employers to include a good-faith estimate of the pay scale and benefits in any job posting. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Us At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. Allapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.