Senior Consultant – Japanese Business Services, Digital Transformation

• Lead and support digital transformation and business systems implementation projects for manufacturing clients, primarily automotive suppliers
• Serve as a functional consultant and subject matter expert in Order Fulfillment, Procurement, Inventory Management, and Production/shop floor processes
• Facilitate business process discovery workshops and gather client requirements in Japanese and English
• Analyze current-state operations and design future-state business processes aligned with industry best practices
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, standardization, inventory optimization, and supply chain performance
• Support Plex ERP and related manufacturing technology implementations
• Configure business systems and support testing, validation, deployment, and go-live activities
• Develop solution designs, business requirements documents, process maps, training materials, and project deliverables
• Support data migration, data validation, reporting, and system integration activities
• Deliver end-user and super-user training in Japanese and English
• Support proposal development, business development initiatives, solution demonstrations, client presentations, and thought leadership activities
• Help Japanese-owned suppliers modernize operations, improve supply chain performance, and achieve measurable outcomes through technology-enabled transformation

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in digital transformation, ERP, business systems consulting, or manufacturing operations
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or automotive supplier environments is required
• Experience working for or supporting Japanese-owned manufacturing companies is required
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English (speaking, reading, and writing) is required
• Ability to facilitate workshops, training sessions, process design discussions, and executive presentations in both Japanese and English
• Knowledge of Planning, MRP, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management processes
• Experience implementing Plex ERP or other manufacturing ERP platforms
• Understanding of automotive industry processes, including EDI, customer scheduling, inventory control, traceability, supplier collaboration, and lean manufacturing principles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with operational teams and executive leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a client-facing consulting environment
• Strong understanding of Japanese business culture and demonstrated success working in multinational environments
• Willingness to travel to client locations as required
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except qualified bilingual Japanese-English or Chinese-English candidates
• Preferred but not required:
  Plex ERP Certification, APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD), PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Demonstrates expertise in digital transformation and business systems implementation for manufacturing clients, with a strong focus on Order Fulfillment, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. Proficient in both Japanese and English, facilitating workshops and training while optimizing operational efficiency and inventory management.

• Digital Transformation
• Plex ERP Implementation
• Supply Chain Management
• Bilingual Japanese-English Proficiency
• Automotive Manufacturing Experience

• Order Fulfillment
• Procurement
• Inventory Management
• Process Improvement
• Data Migration
• Business Process Design
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Logistics
• Lean Manufacturing Principles

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Facilitation Skills
• Client Management
• Multitasking

• Plex ERP Certification
• APICS/ASCM Certifications
• PMP
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

• Automotive Industry
• Manufacturing Operations
• Japanese Business Culture
• Supply Chain Performance
• EDI

• Plex ERP
• Business Systems
• Manufacturing Technology