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Updated 2025-12-12
Activated 2025-12-12
Activated 2025-12-12
[Sales Planning Manager] Kawasaki Headquarters / World's Top Share
| This posting is managed by: | Pasona Inc. Global department／株式会社パソナ グローバル事業本部 |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Company is not publicly visible |
| Job Type |
 |
| Industry | Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Manufacturing |
| Location |
Asia
Japan
Kanagawa
Kawasaki
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| Job Description |
★You will be responsible for managing sales operations at a leading connector manufacturer. <Specific Duties> Provide strategic support to the sales team. Lead the streamlining of sales processes, accurate forecasting, and effective use of tools such as ERP (e.g., SAP) and CRM (e.g., Salesforce). You will also interface with various internal departments, including sales, finance, legal, and IT, to promote operational excellence and enable data-driven decision-making. This position will play a key role in optimizing sales performance, ensuring compliance, and supporting further business expansion in the Japanese market. ● Sales Operations Management ・Manage all aspects of sales operations in Japan, including process optimization/standardization, system management/improvement, and report creation. ・Drive quarterly revenue forecasts and strategic analysis of actual results versus targets. ・Effective utilization and improvement of CRM/ERP systems. ・Provide strategic insights and business analysis to support sales planning and performance reviews. ・Resolve operational issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders. ● Sales Incentives and Target Setting ・Oversee the end-to-end sales incentive plan process. ・Work with Finance and HR to align local operations with the global framework. ・Support the annual and quarterly goal setting process and ensure compliance with audit requirements. ● Team Leadership Manage and lead the Japan sales operations team, providing guidance and support. Collaborate with global sales operations personnel to share best practices and resolve issues. Demand Forecasting Lead the creation and execution of demand forecasting processes to support sales planning and inventory management. Collaborate with sales, supply chain, and finance teams to gather market intelligence and historical data for accurate forecasting. Leverage analytical tools and ERP/CRM systems to generate data-driven forecasts and identify trends. Monitor forecast accuracy and continuously improve forecasting models and methodologies. Provide regular forecast reports and insights for strategic decision-making and efficient operations. The company's broad product portfolio allows it to anticipate customer needs. Many employees join the company mid-career, and the company's appeal lies in its "broad product lineup and robust product capabilities" and "the opportunity to provide solid product offerings to a wide range of customers." <About Our Business Division> Automotive Business Division (Automotive Industry) We provide highly reliable products in a timely manner to the automotive industry, which is characterized by strict quality standards that simultaneously require lightweight and durable components. We are a pioneer in proposing technologies and products required for automotive safety and reliability, while also achieving environmentally conscious manufacturing that is friendly to both people and the earth. We support the ever-evolving safety, comfort, and ecology of automobiles, both for each individual and for all people around the world. |
| Company Info |
★Top connector manufacturer in Japan and around the world★ [Over $700 million in annual R&D investment] [Over 8,000 engineers worldwide] [All 11 business units in Japan are performing strongly] [Over 130 days of annual leave with flexible working hours] Secondhand smoking: Smoking is prohibited indoors (smoking rooms available) |
| Working Hours | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Job Requirements |
[Required Requirements] *Please submit an English resume when applying. - Sales planning or sales promotion experience at a manufacturing company (approximately 5+ years) - Management experience - Business level English or above (TOEIC score 800 or above) [Preferred Requirements] - Knowledge of incentive planning, market segmentation, and sales support tools - Experience using Salesforce and SAP - Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive process improvement |
| English Level | Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860) |
| Japanese Level | Native Level |
| Salary | JPY - Japanese Yen JPY 8500K - JPY 10000K |
| Other Salary Description |
*Preferential treatment is given, taking into consideration initial salary, experience, and ability. *Expected annual salary is calculated based on a monthly fixed salary plus bonuses. Bonuses: 2 times, Salary increase: 1 time per year Complete social insurance, commuting allowance, overtime allowance, retirement plan, night shift allowance, remote work allowance, refreshment allowance, employee recognition program, savings plan, congratulatory and condolence gifts, lunch allowance, travel subsidy, scholarship, etc. *Overtime allowance: For non-managerial positions, overtime allowance is paid according to the number of hours worked. |
| Holidays |
[Number of Holidays per Year] 130 [Holidays] Two days off per week (Saturday and Sunday) National holidays, summer and New Year's holidays (December 29th - January 4th), paid vacation, sick leave, special leave, birthday leave, refreshment leave, maternity leave, childcare leave, family care leave, menstrual leave, medical leave, etc. *129-131 days of holidays per year (depending on the calendar) |
| Job Contract Period |
Full-time employment, probationary period: 3 months Working conditions will not change during the probationary period Employees will generally be required to come to work during the probationary period (3 months) |
| Nearest Station | Mizonokuchi Station: 10 minutes on foot |
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