Hiromi Machida
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.
Versatile Inventory Specialist with advanced problem-solving and time management abilities. Proficient project coordinator and administrative leader. Highly familiar with inventory counts and documentation requirements.
Passionate multilingual translator with 4 years experience and interpreter with 4years experience in Japanese-English/English-Japanese. Successfully translated over 50 projects mainly documents.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Controller
Aniplex of America
Santa Monica, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Assisted finance department with cost control measures by providing accurate reporting on inventory costs and usage patterns.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Completed monthly cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Decreased stock discrepancies by regularly updating item master data to ensure proper classification and location assignments.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by implementing efficient tracking and organization systems.
- Trained and supervised employees in inventory management best practices, improving overall team performance.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
Freelance Japanese Translator
Moms Across America/Food For Children
08.2020 - Current
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events,meetings successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Attended monthly meetings to provide accurate consecutive translations of conversations between members.
- Conferred with subject matter experts and other colleagues to establish precise understanding of specialized concepts.
- Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Executive Assistant
Mimaki USA Inc
Gardena, CA
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Produced accurate all customers files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Created newer version work manuals for inside sales representative position
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Assisted the Japanese executives to translate their presentations to English for the meetings with board members.
- Worked collaboratively with auditors throughout reviews, offering assistance and clerical support.
- Handled credit and finance checks for new customers.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data for all branches.
- Took business trips regularly to visit each branches and reported their performance to the executives.
- Distributed company-wide announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for semi-annual meetings with board members.
- Supported the Japanese tech service director for translation and attended all meetings with him including personal change as well.
- Set up a parts warehouse and handled warehouse management and inventory count
Inside Sales Representative
Mimaki USA Inc
Gardena, CA
09.2013 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with vendor representatives and company customers to set up optimal delivery schedules.
- Developed strategic relationships with existing customers by learning preferences and managing regular communications.
- Emphasized product features based on analysis of customers' needs.
- Created and updated customer accounts with relevant information.
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices,availability and billing.
- Handled customers' credit management.
- Wrote sales contracts and agreements for orders obtained and submitted orders for processing.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.
- Set up new accounts, established customer credit, and set up payment methods.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
- Used CRM software to maintain detailed contact logs and account records.
- Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
Administration and Logisitics Coordinator
Marubeni America Corporation
Santa Clara, CA
09.2011 - 07.2013
- Verified complete and timely delivery of freight by attaining knowledge from clients to satisfy needs and completing paperwork to meet stringent requirements.
- Prepared bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts and certificates of origin for each shipment.
- Created purchase orders everyday and made sure with suppliers for delivery date.
- Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with suppliers.
- Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and shipping more than 30 packages per day.
- Managed inventory items by quickbooks and maintained customer's payment status by SAP software.
Ocean Export Agent
Nippon Express USA
South San Francisco, CA
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Completed AES filings for U.S. Customs exports requirements, and put together export declarations.
- Followed requirements and regulations for dangerous goods handling.
- Made booking through vessel companies
- Documented waybill data and dimensions and weights of cargo in computer database.
- Updated clients timely manner on cargo and email statuses by closely monitoring receipt and tracking processes.
- Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.
- Directed delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated areas and helped unload and load goods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Communication
Kanda Gaigo University
Japan International Business
San Francisco City College
San Francisco05.2008
Skills
- Well -Verbal and Written Communication
- Translation (English - Japanese)
- Microsoft office(Excel with V-lookup, Pivot, If formula), Microsoft Dynamics AX
- HTML, CSS, SQL ( currently learning Java Script)
- Illustrator
- Stock control
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
Moms Across America
Food for Children
Timeline
Inventory Controller
Aniplex of America
05.2022 - Current
Freelance Japanese Translator
Moms Across America/Food For Children
08.2020 - Current
Executive Assistant
Mimaki USA Inc
04.2018 - 08.2020
Inside Sales Representative
Mimaki USA Inc
09.2013 - 04.2018
Administration and Logisitics Coordinator
Marubeni America Corporation
09.2011 - 07.2013
Ocean Export Agent
Nippon Express USA
09.2009 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Arts - International Communication
Kanda Gaigo University
International Business
San Francisco City College
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