Associate/AVP Real Asset Fund Investment

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A global asset management firm is seeking an Associate/AVP to support its rapidly expanding infrastructure portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of infrastructure and significant experience selecting, underwriting, and monitoring commingled funds in North America. Existing relationships with managers and knowledge across sectors and risk levels is particularly beneficial. The position is based in New York.

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Sales Assistant

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International Chemical Company is seeking a Sales Assistant responsible for sales support functions, including providing customer service, maintaining sales information, and creating documents as necessary.

Responsivities:

  • Performs Sales Support Functions by processing sales data and generating sales reports; by receiving, processing, and confirming orders; by creating purchase orders, letters of credit, and sales contracts; by conducting research activities on the internet grasp current market needs; by contacting customers in order to troubleshoot problems as they occur; by following up on past-due accounts to ensure that all collections are completed and by performing any other sales support functions as necessary.
  • Assists Production Processes by communicating with oversea suppliers via telephone and e-mail to ascertain production (including sample process and bulk production) is going smoothly on time and keeping quality standard; by negotiating with customers when quality or delivery problems are found; and by handling production issues as necessary.
  • Provides Customer Services by effectively communicating with customers via phone, f, and e-mail and handling questions, requests, and claims; by providing information about sales order status; by preparing textile/garment samples for customers; by assisting claims issues; by following up on all customer calls, visits, and inquiries; by reporting customer concerns, and resolving when possible; and by troubleshooting any problems in a timely manner.
  • Maintains Information: by maintaining sales data; by entering sales and profit data per customer/product; by inputting new client company information in the database; by creating customer contact reports; by creating and checking stock data sheet; and by documenting new project inquiries from new and current clients.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 1year’s relevant experience
  • Strong communications/interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Flexible work style, can work under pressure

Bilingual Japanese Business Strategy Associate

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International Manufacturing company is seeking a Business Strategy Associate with Japanese language skill who will coordinate and execute action plans to aid the implementation of the Americas transportation business (TPB) strategy in automotive, railroad, and aviation sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead Inter-Department or Cross-Functional Meetings – Each department may work to maximize its performance at the expense of the larger organization.
  • Communications with Head Office Functions – Prepare necessary reports and updates to key staff in the appropriate functions at the home office.  Participate in manager’s production improvement activity and effectively translate his/her comments and advice from Japanese to English, and English to Japanese
  • Support following analysis and reporting; Sales and Profit Budgeting, Profit Management and Countermeasures, Production Capacity Analysis and Daily KPI and Loss Cost Management

 

QUALIFICATION

  • Business level command of English and Japanese
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Process or manufacturing, production planning Business Administration or Marketing preferred.
  • 4 – 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing facility and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
  • International business educational or experience preferred.
  • Strong communications/interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in MS office.
  •  Ability to adapt to computerized business system.

 

IT System Support Coordinator

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International Financial firm is seeking an IT System Support Coordinator who serves as the first point of contact for users seeking daily technical assistance. Evaluate and determine the best solution based on the request. Assist IT team in wide range of help Desk and IT tasks and projects as they arise.

Responsibilities;

  •  Provide technical assistance and support for incoming technical queries and issues. Follow up with users to ensure issue has been resolved.
  • Liaise between users and IT system vendors on systems and office equipment related issues to provide solutions.
  • Setup computer peripherals and other technical devices.
  • Manage Active Directory and other company application’s user accounts, including status updates (create/delete, unlock) and permission changes.
  • Create, maintain and update IT documentation, including IT manuals.
  • Prepare various IT documents, including company assessments and audits.
  • Proactively identify trends, areas of improvements and news in IT related subjects.
  • Participate in IT projects, as well as ad-hoc miscellaneous duties as they arise.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field preferred.
  • 2-3 years of experience in IT support.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 services and Azure administration.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), including strong business writing capabilities. Proficiency in English is required.
  • Ability to promptly evaluate, prioritize the issues and effectively communicate with users, vendors and management.
  • Customer-oriented and patient in dealing with users who possess varying degrees of technical skills. • Flexibility to occasionally work beyond normal business hours is essential, including weekends and holidays for IT trouble shooting and maintenance support, when necessary.
  • Ability to move boxes weighing approximately 30 pounds and position self under desks to set up equipment.
  • Solid interpersonal and organizational skills, flexible team player, and self-motivated

 

Base salary up to 75K+OT+bonus

Bilingual Japanese Investment Banking Associate/VP

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International Financial Institution is seeking an Investment Banking Associate/VP with Japanese language skills;

  • Promote business with private equity firms; originate and execute the corporate finance and LBO finance, manage credit portfolio, distribute US financial products, and funds in Japan and promote cross border M&A.
  • Liaise and coordinate with Head office, Affiliates and other teams/divisions for origination/execution.
  • Conduct and model a broad range of corporate finance alternative and due diligence for client transactions including M&A, strategic alternatives, capital structure development, Acquistion finance, syndicated loan and capital market financing.
  • Facilitate and coordinate product group idea generation and solutions development across a broad platform of global capabilities.
  • Draft client pitches and marketing materials including M&A, public/private debt & equity capital markets, syndicated bank financing, and other internal documentation by coordinating internal and external resources.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher degree
  • 5+yrs experience in related area.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written both in English and Japanese
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Strong organizational/management skill

Base salary 120-200K+bonus

Bilingual Japanese Corporate Planning AVP/VP

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International Bank is seeking a Corporate Planning AVP/VP with Japanese language skill;

  • Manage/oversee business activities of the Bank’s offices, subsidiaries, and affiliates in the Americas (US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil).
  • Assist to build and maintain robust corporate governance in the Americas, taking into consideration regulatory requirement and expectation.
  • Manage/oversee Day-to-day operations and activities of Corporate Planning of the Bank.
  • Manage specific project tasks which materially affect bank’s business operations and its corporate strategies such as operational infrastructure, system development, new offices establishment, organizational change, etc.
  • Report main activities such as above to the head office and coordinate implementation process.

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher degree
  • 5+yrs corporate experience.  Experience in international company a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written both in English and Japanese
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Strong organizational/management skill

Base salary 120-200K+bonus

Logistics & Inventory Coordinator

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International Manufacturing Firm is seeking a Logistics & Inventory Coordinator.

Responsibilities

1.ISF filing

  • Submit shipping documents to Customs Broker
  • Update container tracking and follow up with Forwarders as needed.
  • Process receiving and posting purchase invoices within 2 days of the delivery date.

2.Shipping Logistics – Other

  • Obtain freight quotes for arrival / transfer movements
  • Track the movement of containers from Vendor to MII warehouse / customer
  • Coordinate pick up / delivery with truckers and schedule delivery appointments
  • Obtain POD to confirm container delivery is complete

3. Customer Container Direct Receipt

  • Reconcile customer PO against shipping documents, prepare arrival notice and submit to the customer prior to delivery
  • Coordinate and confirm delivery is completed within specified free time
  • Obtain POD from customer and prepare purchase receipt for supervisor’s approval and final posting
  • Prepare and post the final invoice to the customer

4.Vendor Purchase Arrival Entries to Warehouse

  • Compile arrival notices from Vendors for each warehouse / customer direct delivery
  • Review and compare against MII PO for accuracy
  • Review and compare shipping documents against receipt notices
  • Receive the final product at each warehouse
  • Book appropriate payable to the Vendor

5.Warehouse Transfers

  • Compile shipping documents form dispatching location
  • Track the shipment for ETA
  • Prepare and send arrival notice to receiving location
  • Review and compare the receipt against outbound documents
  • Post final inventory movement out and to the correct locations

6. Reclassification

  • Review of lot reclassification requests from CS
  • Check and confirm warehouse lot vs MII lot in Navision
  • Prepare no value journal entry for Supervisor review
  • Obtain signed approval, post adjustment
  • Communicate back to CS with adjustment posting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience in logistics which includes working with warehouse associates, shippers, and coordinating shipment releases from US ports for destination delivery
  • Experience with related document handling
  • Proficiency in MS Outlook
  • Strong communications skills/interpersonal skill

Bilingual Japanese HR/GA Assistant – International Firm

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An established International Firm is seeking a HR/GA assistant who has Japanese language skills.

1. Human Resources
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the HR group
• Assist in payroll preparation and data entry (Semi-monthly and Monthly)
• Assist with group health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.) enrollment and inquiries from employees
• Maintain employee information by use of the ADP system
• Administer all aspects of accommodations of new expatriates and business visitors of related companies.
• Administer expatriate tax process working with outside accounting firm.
• Undertake various projects as assigned by senior management

2. General Affairs
• Perform a variety of administrative duties
• Coordinate meetings for the managers
• Administer various administrative related contracts

Qualifications:

• Degree in Human Resources or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in Human Resources or 3 years of experience in an administrative role
• Proficiency in English, Japanese is a plus
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be able to quickly resolve problems

 

Base salary: 50K+OT+bonus

Sales & Business Development Associate – Specialty Chemicals

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International Chemical Company is seeking a Sales/Business Development Associate for their Specialty Chemicals.

  • Manages Customer Relationships by reviewing and evaluating sales and marketing plans for key products; by maintaining close communication with key customer management and sales and marketing staff to build strong, long-lasting customer relationships; by monitoring sales performance and gaining real time market knowledge; by ensuring smooth ordering and product fulfillment; by determining the causes of and resolving issues in a timely manner; and by providing clear understanding and communication to the head office staff and to affiliates.
  • Leads in Identifying and Selecting New customers to Expand Business in the United States and Canada by designing and implementing strategic business plans for potential new business; by adhering to instructions from head office. To grow polymer business (Polybutadiene, Styrene derivatives etc.,), Functional chemicals business (Isocyanate, Organic Titanium etc.,), and Sodium businesses; by identifying potential future distributors; by holding meetings to determine the best candidate for our new products; by negotiating key contracts and agreements; by executing all necessary agreements to begin the business; and by advising Senior Management on needed actions.
  • Manages Marketing and Sales Strategies by preparing marketing and sales strategies for existing and future candidate products in development by head office; by reviewing publications and trade journals; by communicating with suppliers and customers to determine what is occurring in key markets; by attending key trade shows and conferences to obtain updated market information and to represent NAI.
  • Participates in Corporate Budgetary Process by preparing the yearly sales budget for the team; by determining yearly production, sales and inventory levels to determine future sales opportunities; by ensuring adequate purchase and production occurs to meet future market demands; by managing costs and increasing revenues; by assessing year-end budgetary results; and by advising Senior Management on needed actions.
  • Supports sales administration and logistics functions by sharing with logistics coordinators customer information, supplier invoices, prices, contracts (cost control), special shipping requirements, and any other information needed to ensure on-time shipments and accurate deliveries.
  • Maintains Professional and Technical Knowledge to ensure proper handling of new products.
  • Complies with Federal, State/Provincial, and Local Laws and Regulations Requirements related to the specialty chemical products by studying existing and new regulations; adhering to requirements; ensuring compliance; monitors and analyzes relevant regulatory and product-related information and provides notification to management of the possible impact to the Company’s business.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical science or engineering.
  • 3+yrs experience as sales/technical in chemical industry preferred.  Exp. in polymer preferred.
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office

Base salary up to 85K +bonus

Sales & Marketing Manager/Assistant Manager – Specialty Chemical Products

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International Chemical Company is seeking a Sales & Marketing professional at Manager/Assistant Manager level for their Electronics and Innovative products such as Advanced Specialty Materials, Electronic Products, Adhesive & Solutions Products in North America and China.

  • Develop/Accomplish department goal and budget.
  • Manage a team and analyzes performance/take necessary action.
  • Negotiate with customers/distributors/agents for commercial terms, and troubleshooting
  • Maintain key accounts and expand new projects
  • Monitor and manage inventory
  • Travel and visit customers in Norh America
  • Provide product/service support in order to establish proper channels of information and communication.
  • Work with management on projects dealing with media relations, business communications, success stories
  • Implement marketing plans, including product positioning, campaign strategies, and market strategy insights.
  • Discover strategic business opportunities through cross function collaboration with sales, HR, etc.
  • Marketing opportunity for revenue

 

Qualifications

  • Strong communication/interpersonal skills
  • Strong planning and management skills
  • Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time
  • Proficient in MS Office

Base salary up to 95K for Manager level, up to 85K for Assistant Manager level