Japanese Customer Service Executive
Job Summary
Handle inquiries and process a high volume of orders for key Japanese clients via email, chat, Salesforce, and phone. Coordinate with factories, sales, and finance to manage delivery schedules, shipping documents, and issue resolution. Provide backup support and maintain regular client communication through meetings and visits.
Responsibilities
- Handle customer inquiries via multiple channels
- Process orders and manage factory follow-ups
- Coordinate shipments, documents, and returns
- Hold regular client meetings and update sales reports
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
- Customer service experience
- Business level Japanese (reading/writing)
- Proficiency in English
Job Details
Handle inquiries from assigned customers outside Singapore (mainly Japanese clients) via email, live chat, Salesforce, and phone, in both Japanese and English
Process orders and follow up with the factory on stock availability, delivery schedules, and lead times; prepare Open Order Reports on time
Serve as the interface between customers, sales, various business divisions, and finance to resolve inquiries/issues related to order status, production, delivery, and billing
Monitor shipment status from factories (China, France, US) and notify/obtain customer acceptance for any changes
Prepare and send shipping documents
Handle returns/claims due to quality rejects, and coordinate with the Quality team
Hold regular meetings with customers (in-person/online), at least 2-3 times per month, ideally weekly visits
Update weekly order status and reflect it in sales forecast reports
Provide backup support to team members, and handle other ad-hoc tasks
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
Customer Service relevant experience.
Salesforce and JDE system experience preferred but not required.
Primary language is English. Japanese only needs to be at a business level for reading/writing (N2 listed as a guideline, not a strict requirement).
Benefits:
Medical insurance/ but coverage details will be disclosed during offer discussion
13-month pay
SL and VL
Company-provided laptop and mobile phone
Work schedule: Mon-Fri
Initially fully remote (work-from-home). Expected to transition to hybrid work once office/warehouse near Laguna Technopark/Biñan is secured.