Asuka Okada
Sales & Trade Administrator
Misato City
Summary
Highly experienced Sales and Trade Administrator with over 15 years of expertise in domestic sales support, international trade operations, and logistics coordination. Skilled in handling import/export documentation, contract management, and supply chain optimization. Adept at problem-solving, ensuring smooth operations, and improving business efficiency through process automation. Fluent in English and Japanese with a strong understanding of global trade regulations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sales & Trade Administrator
Sumisho Metalex Corporation
Tokyo, Tokyo
04.2007 - Current
- Managed export, import, and triangular trade operations
- Prepared and processed trade documents, including B/L, invoices, and contracts
- Arranged domestic transportation and handled shipment troubleshooting
- Negotiated freight rates for sea and air transportation
- Applied for Certificates of Origin through the Japan Chamber of Commerce
- Conducted security trade control and foreign exchange reservations
- Communicated with international clients via email in English
- Handled order processing, quotation preparation, and delivery schedule management
- Issued and managed contracts, purchase orders, and invoices
- Managed subcontracting laws and credit risk
- Led the digital transformation of order processing operations
- Supervised receivables and payables management
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails per day.
- Processed 10 to15 shipments per month.
Billing Administrator
Sokuhai Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Tokyo
04.2006 - 03.2007
- Assigned to the Accounting Department, managing billing and invoicing operations
- Handled payment processing and account reconciliation
- Assisted in financial documentation and record keeping
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Framingham State University
Massachusetts, USA 09.2001 - 12.2005
Skills
- Trade Documentation (B/L, Invoice, Certificate of Origin)
- Incoterms & International Trade Compliance
- Domestic & International Logistics Management
- SAP ERP (Order Processing, Contract Management, Forex Transactions)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
- E-mail correspondence in English
Certification
Ordinary Driver’s License, Japan, 01/01/16
Timeline
Sales & Trade Administrator
Sumisho Metalex Corporation
04.2007 - Current
Billing Administrator
Sokuhai Co., Ltd.
04.2006 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Framingham State University
09.2001 - 12.2005
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