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JINMEI CHEN

JINMEI CHEN

Osaka,Japan

Summary

(1) Multilingual professional with proven ability to bridge stakeholders across diverse international business environments (Chinese, Japanese, English, Cantonese).

(2) Demonstrated analytical strength through academic research (M-GTA), translating complex organizational issues into actionable business insights.

(3) Practical experience in banking and procurement, including client relationship management, supplier negotiation (45+ vendors), and operational improvement initiatives.

(4) Strong problem-solving and adaptability, with hands-on experience managing high-pressure situations and delivering results in dynamic, client-facing se

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer Staff

Azerbaijan Pavilion, 2025 Osaka Expo
Osaka, Osaka
04.2025 - 10.2025
  • Delivered engaging presentations on Azerbaijan’s geography, culture, tourism, and cuisine to international visitors
  • Managed souvenir shop sales, promoting traditional products using a customer-oriented approach
  • Facilitated multilingual communication among Azerbaijani, Chinese, and Japanese teams
  • Resolved cultural misunderstandings and communication gaps proactively
  • Responded to operational incidents (e.g., power/water outages, visitor conflicts) through effective coordination and problem-solving

Sales Assistant

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limite
Shen Zhen, Guang Dong Province
02.2022 - 04.2023

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supported deposit, loan, and foreign exchange operations for Japanese corporate clients.
  • Conducted financial statement analysis and monitored client cash flow trends.
  • Assisted in decision-making by providing analytical reports to relationship managers.
  • Managed account opening and closing procedures, and documentation compliance.
  • Responded to client enquiries with high accuracy and efficiency.

Key Achievements:

  • Supported up to three relationship managers simultaneously, improving operational efficiency.
  • Enhanced decision-making quality through financial analysis and reporting.
  • Trained junior staff, contributing to team capability development.

Japanese-Speaking Procurement Specialist

Ricoh Logistics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Shen Zhen, Guang Dong Province
07.2017 - 12.2021

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managed procurement operations for up to 45 suppliers across Japan, China, and Hong Kong
  • Led negotiations on pricing, delivery schedules, and quality issues
  • Controlled inventory levels and optimized order quantities
  • Coordinated logistics and cross-border transportation

Key Achievements:

  • Led logistics optimization project, reducing costs by 7,488 HKD/month
  • Successfully handled procurement for major clients (e.g., Nidec, Canon, Fujifilm, Panasonic)
  • Strengthened supplier coordination through multilingual negotiation (JP/EN/CN/Cantonese)

Education

Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Osaka Metropolitan University
01-2026

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Financial analysis
  • Project management
  • Multilingual communication

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese)
Proficient
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Proficient
C2
Japanese
Advanced
C1
English
Intermediate
B1

Certification

  • JLPT N1 (127) – Jul 2022
  • TOEIC 655 – Sep 2023
  • BJT (Business Japanese Test) J2 – May 2025
  • CET-6 (495) – Sep 2015

Interests

Language learning (via social media platforms), yoga, travel, photography

Accomplishments

* Financial Analysis & Business Insight

* Procurement & Supply Chain Management

* CRM-based Customer Management

* Cross-cultural Communication & Stakeholder Coordination

* Problem-solving in high-pressure environments

* Data-driven decision support

Additional Information

Key Strengths

* Strong analytical thinking combined with business execution

* Ability to align stakeholder needs across cultures

* High level of responsibility, accuracy, and attention to detail

* Continuous learner with structured self-improvement approach

* Proven adaptability in dynamic and international environments

Timeline

Volunteer Staff

Azerbaijan Pavilion, 2025 Osaka Expo
04.2025 - 10.2025

Sales Assistant

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limite
02.2022 - 04.2023

Japanese-Speaking Procurement Specialist

Ricoh Logistics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
07.2017 - 12.2021

Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Osaka Metropolitan University
JINMEI CHEN