CHANEL

Import Specialist (Unfilled)

CHANEL  •  Japan (Onsite)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

  • Department / Division : Operations Dept / Finance & Operations Division
  • Country / Location: Japan / Chiba
  • Reporting to : Manager, Import
  • Dotted Line: none
  • None Number of reports : None / Indirect: none

Job Mission:

Facilitate efficient import and export operations for CHANEL products and materials by managing logistics, supporting systems, and collaborating across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Arrangement and management of import/export operations for CHANEL products, promotional items, and other special request goods
  • Daily data entry and operations using the ERP system (Microsoft AX)
  • Training and support for temporary staff within the team
  • Handling troubles such as damage or mis-deliveries during international transportation
  • Application to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for leather shoe tariff quotas and progress management of their use
  • Coordination and collaboration with Global Logistics team (re-invoice processing, handling international transportation issues, promoting transport efficiency, reporting, and participation in various projects)
  • Support for import/export of goods used in business department events and campaigns (including ATA Carnet operations)
  • Coordination with freight forwarders (management of transportation services, conducting regular business reviews, management of EU-Japan EPA application)
  • Coordination with IT department and external system integrators, involving IT projects, and system maintenance/management (including RPA)
  • Participation in global freight forwarder bidding projects (every 5 years)

Key Requirements:

Academic / Professional Qualifications

  • University graduates preferred

Work Experience

  • More than 5 years of practical experience in trade operations (including at least 2 years of leadership experience)
  • Experience in data entry and operations using ERP systems
  • Experience in labor management, work guidance, and training of temporary staff
  • Native level Japanese and business level or higher English proficiency (reading, writing, conversation)
  • Experience participating in global projects

Preferred Experience

  • Trade operation experience in luxury brands, fashion, or cosmetics industries
  • User experience with IT systems (including requirements definition and communication with external system integrators)
  • Experience as a team leader

Required Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and analytical skills
  • Decision-making, negotiation, and coordination skills
CHANEL

About CHANEL

Chanel is a private company and world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.​

As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation.​

Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.​

Chanel is committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.​

Industry
Fashion & Apparel
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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