Product Planning Coordinator-Japanese Bilingual

Summary

The Product Planning Coordinator supports product planning activities across the product lifecycle in a manufacturing environment. This role works closely with Product Managers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing and other cross‑functional teams to coordinate planning activities, maintain product data, and ensure alignment between market needs, development plans, and operational constraints.

• Liaise with internal departments such as Development team, Sales, and Marketing.
• Support preparation of product specifications, schedules, Training Materials, DR1 document and internal documentation
• Assist in product sample handling, promotional preparation, and related activities
• Maintain accurate records and databases related to products and projects
• Coordinate trade show logistics, prepare product samples, and ensure all documentation is accurate.
• Assisting the Manager with data analysis and web‑based competitor analysis.
• Translate and proofread Japanese materials, ensuring consistency and high quality, matching with the US culture under guidance from senior staff

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong communication and coordination skills with cross‑functional teams
• Ability to structure information logically and document clearly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, or equivalent tools
• SAP and Tableau experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English and Japanese
• Domestic Travel: 10-20%