Provide support to our existing Operations team.
Maintain operational discipline, financial accuracy, and system integrity across Japan operations.
Manage goods receipt confirmation and import documentation verification.
Coordinate customs communication and permit handling.
Support air shipment samples and ad-hoc shipment coordination.
Ensure shipment data accuracy in SAP (S4 and ECC).
Conduct monthly and year-end inventory reconciliation (3PL vs. SAP S/4).
Manage repack (assorting) yield reconciliation and validate outbound data.
Maintain master data accuracy.
Reconcile daily delivery and fruit loss, ensuring accurate SAP S/4 upload.
Manage PO and invoice processing.
Track overhead budget progress.
Manage vendor registration and contractor coordination.
Oversee supplies, equipment purchasing, and asset register.
Support regulatory documentation (fertilizer/pesticide related tasks).
Manage residual testing samples and product specification documentation.
Support packaging and supply chain trials.
Provide seasonal operational and documentation support as required.

3-5 years of hands-on experience in supply chain operations, logistics coordination, finance administration, or operational support roles.
Understanding of supply chain operations, logistics documentation, and inventory control processes (FMCG or fresh produce industry preferred).
Native proficiency in Japanese and English language.
Strong Excel knowledge
Vlookup, Pivottable, consolidating, reconciliation, macro setup, etc.
Working knowledge of SAP (ECC or S4) or similar ERP systems.
Strong capability in data reconciliation, stock control, and master data management.
Experience in PO and invoice workflow processing.
Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Process-driven mindset with strong compliance awareness.
Effective cross-functional coordination skills with Finance, Quality, Operations, and external vendors.

Competitive overall remuneration package.
FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
Two additional paid leave days for you to proactively support the moments that genuinely boost your mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing (Boost Days).
Health, Pension, Employment, Global Life Insurance.
Health Screening.
Travel allowance (only for commute).

Operations Specialist

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