About the company

This is an international consumer brand headquartered in Mexico, with operations across approximately 15 Asian countries. The business works closely with regional sales representatives, distributors and subsidiaries to coordinate orders, shipments and customer fulfilment across multiple markets.

The company offers an international, collaborative working environment, with regular communication across Asia and Mexico. Employees have the opportunity to work with colleagues and business partners from diverse cultural backgrounds while contributing to the smooth operation of a growing regional business. The organisation values clear communication, adaptability and a hands-on approach. Its Tokyo team provides a supportive environment in which temporary staff can make a practical contribution while gaining valuable experience in international logistics and supply-chain operations.

What the job entails

This temporary position will support the company’s international logistics and supply-chain operations during a staff transition. Working closely with the existing team, you will help coordinate import and export procedures, arrange international shipments and prepare the documentation required for deliveries.

You will liaise with distributors and regional sales representatives across Asia to process and fulfil orders, follow up on outstanding shipments and monitor sales orders and inventory. The role will also involve accounts-receivable follow-up and regular communication through email, chat and messaging platforms.

The position will initially focus on a structured handover and close collaboration with the team in Tokyo. On-site working is preferred at the start, with the possibility of greater flexibility once you have established your understanding of the processes and built trust within the team. Some flexibility may be needed to communicate across Asian time zones.

Key requirements

• Previous experience in import/export, international logistics, supply-chain administration or a closely related field.
• Experience handling sales orders, shipment coordination, shipping documentation or inventory follow-up.
• Business-level Japanese and English communication skills are highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with distributors, regional sales teams and overseas colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple orders, shipments and follow-up activities accurately.
• Familiarity with import/export terminology and international shipping procedures.
• A flexible, proactive and adaptable approach to supporting a busy operational team.
• Ability to work on-site in Shibuya, Tokyo, particularly during the initial handover period.
• Willingness to coordinate with colleagues and business partners across different Asian time zones.
• Experience in sales administration may be suitable where combined with strong coordination skills and an ability to learn logistics processes quickly.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in an international business operating across Asia and Mexico.
• Practical exposure to import/export, international logistics and regional distributor operations.
• Structured handover and close support from an established Tokyo-based team.
• On-site role in Shibuya, Tokyo, with the potential for hybrid or flexible working after the initial training and handover period.
• Flexible working hours, with coverage aligned to Japanese business hours and occasional time-zone coordination.
• Temporary assignment expected to last at least two to three months, with the possibility of extension.
• Strong performers may be considered for a future full-time opportunity when a permanent position becomes available.
• Opportunity to build experience communicating with international stakeholders across multiple markets.