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Expeditors Specialist/Senior Specialist - Information Services, Regional in Minato City, Japan
We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!
Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission
We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
This role will provide coordination, and support IS functions in mainly for Tokyo (base) and Regional Data Center JP. Study, analyst and outline solution to automate any manual works with Excel VBA or work with GEO DEV team on advance solution.
Less experience candidate may consider as Specialist
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Infrastructure and Technology
Tier 1 support for Infrastructure and Technology to branch users in Tokyo/Kanto area
IT system deployments from GEO/CHQ, GEO I&T collaborative initiative
24-hour incident response for critical case for regional data center in Tokyo and Kanto Area
Hardware & software procurement
Acts as subject matter expert:
Disaster Recovery of systems
Policies and Procedures around IT – Cybersecurity, Network, Infrastructure
Continue learning and growth on I & T learning knowledge and technologies
Monitors:
Systems downtime
Resource Utilization
Service Desk queues
Lead on Business Continuity Plan (BCP) on Cybersecurity and disaster recovery aspect for Japan branches
Support new location (office/warehouse), moves or renovation, Warehouse RF implementation in , if any
Telecom Infrastructure, Zoom/Teams Phone implementation and support
Local 3rd Party Systems such as customs application, HR & payroll system
Analyze manual works and streamline and automate where possible
Occasionally travel to Osaka/Nagoya office may be required
Willing to work on public holiday and after office hours
Training Requirements
Level 1 IS Certification (Computer Based Test) - 1 year from hire date
Level 2 IS Certification (Live Skills Demonstration) - 3 years from hire date
Education and Qualification
Bachelor Degree or high diploma in Computer Sciences and experience with leadership in this field
Language : Japanese (Native), English (intermediate or above) for both speaking and written.
Experience on working multinational company
Knowledge of Logistics Company business and operational processes
Good organization skill (time management, task prioritization)
Proactive, sense of urgency and self-motivated
Proven experience on Excel VBA, manual works automation
Advanced PC, Server and network hardware knowledge
Basic PC imaging and deployments and Windows Client setup
Basic networking (LAN/WAN, switch, router)
Basic Windows server knowledge (install, server role setup, active directory)
Basic server room infrastructure (wiring, racks, patch panels, UPS)
Basic remote administration tools (RDP/terminal services, telnet/SSH)
Mobile device proficiency (iOS and Android)
Japan Customs Brokerage system like SOME/ID-SOME, NACSS is definitely an advantage
Office & warehouse security system, CCTV is definitely an advantage
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
Paid Vacation, Holiday,
Health Plan: Medical
Life Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Program
Growth opportunities within the company
Employee Referral Program Bonus