Experience

Marubeni Europe

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chemicals division, sales, logistics

  • Jul 2015 - Present



Ethimex Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Sales, Japan, South East Asia

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Conducting specific market research on Japanese and Korean markets. Analyse the demand and competition (Whiskies, Brandies, Rum, Denatured Alcohol, Kosher Alcohol, Organic Alcohol). • Prospecting new clients in International Trade Fair: Prowine Expo Shanghai, Foodex Japan, Korea. • Developing the Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics and Perfumery strategy (PPC) by sourcing new customers. • Following the actual clients demand (Japanese Trading House) for Ethanol 96% and Premium Spirits: offers,samples,order processing. • Coordinate with the logistic team and clients for all the order process from warehouse loading, shipping documentation, good reception and payment. • Support the CEO in sourcing especially in Pakistan,India and Brazil. • Assist European based, Africa, Sri Lanka and Taiwan based sales traders. • Track all admin commitments made to customers/ producers & agents (samples, certificate, GMO free declaration, Kosher certificate, Dioxane 1.4 test for Japan) to ensure they are executed on a timely basis. • Research on new markets (products, origins, destinations). • Monitor ERP system and raise-point out any potential short/ long positions with Head of logistics and Trading. • Project Manage project for tender bid documents/ complex contracts: Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Tunisia. • Co-ordinate use of internal Sales Leads Management System (SLM). • Track usage by traders and chase compliance with policy of keeping all relevant commercial dealings recorded on SLM system. • Setting up and running specification / quality certificates/ certificate of analysis data base. • Preparing power-point sales presentation for sales team, Japanese and Korean customers, presentations on market research as required. Show less



Sony

• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Planning & control

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Finalized monthly sales results and forecast. Manage P&L actual and forecast reports to Japan. • Managed contracts and offshore sales reports from Sony Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan: Created Debit Notes in accounting system. • Controlled actual and forecast inventory report and stock adjustment. • Support to management team for financial results presentation to Japan; administration related to expatriate management. • Finalized monthly sales results and forecast. Manage P&L actual and forecast reports to Japan. • Managed contracts and offshore sales reports from Sony Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan: Created Debit Notes in accounting system. • Controlled actual and forecast inventory report and stock adjustment. • Support to management team for financial results presentation to Japan; administration related to expatriate management.



Sony Electronics

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing, supply chain coordinator

  • Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Managed the coordination between headquarters and factory in Japan: supervised the delivery schedule of semiconductors from factory to warehouse in order to meet client’s deadline. • Followed up of the order processing, issuing invoices and handling shipping documents. • Finalized the sales forecast and stock control; entry sales/purchase into accounting system; new product registration on SAP. • Managed semiconductor internal transferred price to SES including system request and internal notification about price. Retrieved technical and environmental semiconductor data sheets to headquarters for promotional purpose. Japanese English translation. • Organized events like “IFSEC” (May in UK) and “VISION” (Nov in DE) Show less



JTB CARGO

• Import & Export
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales & Administrative support

  • Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

  • Operated the sales and operations for outbound leisure. Promoting Japan Rail Pass and tours in Japan. • Customer support, JTB advertisement B to B and B to C. • Stationery orders and business cards, sending seasonal cards and gifts to external parties. • Operated the sales and operations for outbound leisure. Promoting Japan Rail Pass and tours in Japan. • Customer support, JTB advertisement B to B and B to C. • Stationery orders and business cards, sending seasonal cards and gifts to external parties.



Sumisho Computer Systems Corporation

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial & administrative assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Nov 2010

  • Tracking and reconciling quotations, PO delivery note-invoices and preparation for the issuance of invoices. • Carried out an audit’s mission to client in France to check the IT level security (translation, report). • Tracking and reconciling quotations, PO delivery note-invoices and preparation for the issuance of invoices. • Carried out an audit’s mission to client in France to check the IT level security (translation, report).



BIC

• France
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing coordinator

  • Mar 2006 - Jan 2010

  Analysed Japanese lighters market in terms of competition (Tokai, Lightec, Hirota), prices, volume on the market, channel distribution (CVS, speciality stores); product positioning (place, price and channel)• Implemented the best strategy to penetrate the Japanese market: original lighters cases & accessories (pockets ashtrays), displays & packaging.• Supervised displays & packaging assembly with factory team.• Coordinated the negotiation for purchasing and selling price with suppliers and buyers; providing selling material presentation to the Sales & Marketing team• Worked with Chinese suppliers and manufacturers: client delivery, payment follows up.• Managed the seasonal calendar: products and packaging. Support and manage the sales team.• Analysed fashion trend magazines to find new license brands (Cher, Carhartt): royalties business.• Promoted company brand and expanded market share through various social media channels: BIC press release, photo and material presentation to CVS buyers: customer development.• Worked closely with BIC France headquarters and BIC overseas subsidiaries to explore new business opportunities. Monthly sales figures report to France. Forecast and budget. • Coordinated promotional events: Tokyo Big Sight (Odaiba).• Managed customers complains, lighters returns and quality control.Achievements:Gained 2% market share lighters sales the lighters in the CVS main distribution channel (40K stores) between 2007 and 2008 Successfully developed BIC lighters portfolio: lighter cases, pocket ashtray sets and attractive displays for CVS and speciality stores.Decrease lighters complaints by 3% between 2006 and 2008. Show less

• Disney coordinator

  • Jun 2005 - Mar 2006

  • Managed Disney licence for BIC Stationery products.• Coordinated the delivery control to customers• Worked on site with our Japanese client: Sun Star by checking the designs, BIC logo according to the Group policy in BIC USA in Milford• Worked with our designer supplier in Hong Kong Creata.• Compiled BIC Disney sales and report to France headquarters.



Mitsubishi Corporation

• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing & supply chain assistant (internship)

  • Dec 2004 - Jun 2005

  • Coordinated the business between Danone France and the Japanese distributor Kaneka Corporation to export LU biscuits in Japan • Processed Orders delivery of LU biscuits in Japan; SAP orders entry. • Conducted foods stores visits with our Japanese customers; trade fair exhibition organization. • Coordinated the business between Danone France and the Japanese distributor Kaneka Corporation to export LU biscuits in Japan • Processed Orders delivery of LU biscuits in Japan; SAP orders entry. • Conducted foods stores visits with our Japanese customers; trade fair exhibition organization.



Nestlé

• Switzerland
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply chain assistant (internship)

  • Jun 2003 - Sep 2003

  • Managed the orders and delivery for Nestle DOM TOM subsidiaries (Martinique, Guadeloupe & Reunion) • SAP, order entry, customs clearance, transport terms (Inco terms), until delivery in Nestle factory. • Secretariat and administration support to the export manager. • Managed the orders and delivery for Nestle DOM TOM subsidiaries (Martinique, Guadeloupe & Reunion) • SAP, order entry, customs clearance, transport terms (Inco terms), until delivery in Nestle factory. • Secretariat and administration support to the export manager.