Taku Yamashita

• Responsible for 5 business units in the permanent area
• Executed strategies and tactics to achieve P/L targets
• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
• Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.

[Area of responsibility]
・Department management (5 departments/14 teams/75 people)
IT Department, Technology/Consulting Department, Nikkei Department, F&A Department, SCM Department

-FY22 was IT,Tech,Nikkei:3BUs,50 employees
-F&A and SCM were added in FY23: 5 BUs, 75 employees

[Details of the department in charge]
≪IT Department≫

Mainly in charge of internal IT positions at foreign-affiliated companies and internal IT positions at web-related and technology companies
≪Technology/Consulting Division≫

In charge of IT engineers, consulting positions, sales, marketing, etc. at technology vendor companies and consulting companies.
≪Nikkei Department≫

Responsible for IT positions at global Japanese companies and IT-related positions at Japanese venture companies.
≪F&A Division≫

Mainly in charge of finance and accounting-related positions at foreign-affiliated companies.
≪SCM Division≫

Mainly in charge of SCM, purchasing, and logistics-related positions for foreign-affiliated companies and Japanese global companies.

[Budget Target/Results]

FY22:1.43 Billion/1.47billion(103%)

FY23:2.2 Billion

• Led strategy and tactical execution as Branch Head（Osaka and Nagoya）
• Held P/L responsibility and executed profit plan
• Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
• Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
• Led teams of up to 30 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
• Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.

≪ Position≫

・Osaka Branch management (1 Business units, 5 teams/5 team managers/20 consultants)

・FY2021 also manages the Nagoya branch office.(1 BU,6 consultants)

・Playing Manager

≪ Department ≫

Kansai Business Unit

≪ Team ≫

-IT/Tech

-Life science

-HR/F&A/L&C

-B2C Sales & Marketing

-SCM/B2B

≪Client ≫

Kansai and Western Japan area,

Candidates:All rayer

Clients: Japanese companies, foreign companies

≪Industries ≫

Responsible for all industries including manufacturing (machinery, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food products, daily necessities), trading companies, consulting, etc.

≪Budget Target/Results≫

FY21: 450 M/453M(101%)

FY20: 410 M/435M(105%)

• Led strategy and tactical execution as Team manager
• Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
• Led teams of up to 10 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
• Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.

≪ Position≫

・Team Manager

・Team management(2 teams/5 consultants)

・Playing Manager

≪ Department ≫

Kansai Business Unit

≪ Team ≫

-HR/F&A/L&C　/B2C Sales & Marketing

-SCM

≪Client ≫

Kansai and Western Japan area,

Candidates:All rayer

Clients: Japanese companies, foreign companies

≪Industries ≫

Responsible for all industries including manufacturing (machinery, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food products, daily necessities), trading companies, consulting, etc.

≪Budget Target/Results≫

FY19: 120 M/148M(123%)

FY18: 100 M/125M(125%)

FY17: 100 M/120M(120%)

• Recruiting Consultant Candidate scouting, headhunting, candidate interviews, new job development, interview coordination, interview preparation, closing, hiring follow-up, network building, etc
• Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
• Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
• Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
• Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.

≪ Department ≫

Kansai Business Unit

≪Client ≫

Kansai and Western Japan area,

Candidates:All rayer

Clients: Japanese companies, foreign companies

≪Industries ≫

Responsible for all industries including manufacturing (machinery, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food products, daily necessities), trading companies, consulting, etc.

≪Team≫

-SCM:Responsible for all industries including manufacturing (machinery, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food products, daily necessities), trading companies, consulting, etc.

-B2C Sales & Marketing:Responsible for a wide range of industries in the Kansai region, mainly in the consumer domain, including food products, daily necessities, cosmetics, luxury products, hotel industry, airline and travel companies, sports manufacturers, entertainment, and other foreign-affiliated companies.

• Recruiting Consultant Candidate scouting, headhunting, candidate interviews, new job development, interview coordination, interview preparation, closing, hiring follow-up, network building, etc
• Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
• Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
• Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
• Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.

≪ Department ≫
High Career Global Consulting Department

≪Client ≫

All Japan,

Candidates:Limited to candidates with a minimum of ¥8M
Clients: Japanese global companies, foreign companies

≪Team ≫

Responsible for all industries including manufacturing (machinery, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food products, daily necessities), trading companies, consulting, etc.

• Recruiting Consultant Candidate scouting, headhunting, candidate interviews, new job development, interview coordination, interview preparation, closing, hiring follow-up, network building, etc
• Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
• Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
• Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
• Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.

≪ Department ≫

Kansai Consulting Department

≪Client ≫

Kansai Area,

Candidates:All rayer

Clients: Japanese companies, foreign companies

≪Industories ≫

Responsible for all industries including manufacturing (machinery, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food products, daily necessities), trading companies, consulting, etc.

• Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
• Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
• Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
• Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.