{"id":23810,"date":"2026-01-17T00:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T00:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/job\/sales-planning-and-outsource-coordinator\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T18:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T18:59:43","slug":"061400","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/job\/061400\/","title":{"rendered":"Sales Planning and Outsource Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sales Planning & Outsource Coordinator -Japanese bilingual <\/strong><\/h2>\n

📍 Location:<\/strong> Long Beach, CA<\/p>\n

🕘 Employment Type:<\/strong> Full-Time<\/p>\n

🏢 Division:<\/strong> Lifestyle Division<\/p>\n

📊 Reports to:<\/strong> Vice President<\/p>\n

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Base : $80-120K Depends on experience<\/p>\n

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Position Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We are seeking a highly motivated Sales Planning & Outsource Coordinator<\/strong> to support strategic sales planning, performance analysis, and outsourced product planning initiatives. This role plays a critical cross-functional role, acting as a bridge between sales, procurement, operations, finance, HQ stakeholders, and external vendors<\/strong> to ensure alignment with business objectives.<\/p>\n

The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of sales operations, demand planning, outsourcing coordination, and project management<\/strong> experience, along with the ability to manage complexity, data, and multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.<\/p>\n

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Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sales Planning & Forecasting<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Partner with sales teams to develop accurate sales forecasts, demand plans, and achievable sales targets<\/li>\n
  • Analyze market trends and historical sales data to optimize future projections<\/li>\n
  • Act as the primary liaison between HQ and regional teams to ensure planning and execution align with corporate strategy, policies, and financial objectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Sales Performance Analysis & Reporting<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • Analyze sales performance, trends, and variances to support data-driven decision-making<\/li>\n
    • Prepare and deliver regular reports to management, including sales forecasts, dealer performance, and resource allocation<\/li>\n
    • Identify growth opportunities, risks, and performance gaps, and recommend corrective actions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Inventory & Cross-Functional Coordination<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • Collaborate with supply chain, inventory, operations, and finance teams to align production, inventory levels, and financial targets with sales plans<\/li>\n
      • Ensure timely execution of sales plans while balancing demand, supply constraints, and operational priorities<\/li>\n
      • Oversee accuracy and effective use of CRM, forecasting tools, and sales management systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Process Improvement & Problem Solving<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • Execute, implement, and continuously improve sales planning workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness<\/li>\n
        • Use data analytics and KPI insights to recommend enhancements to planning and reporting processes<\/li>\n
        • Proactively identify and resolve issues related to inventory shortages, production delays, or forecast variances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Outsourcing Coordination & Vendor Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • Identify, evaluate, and manage outsourcing partners to ensure quality, cost, and service level expectations are met<\/li>\n
          • Support or lead vendor negotiations in collaboration with Division leadership, including pricing, scope, and service agreements<\/li>\n
          • Develop, monitor, and report on KPIs for outsourcing partners covering cost, quality, delivery, and service performance<\/li>\n
          • Serve as the single point of contact between HQ and external providers to ensure outsourced activities align with strategic, procedural, compliance, and financial requirements<\/li>\n
          • Assess and mitigate outsourcing-related risks, including supply chain disruptions, lead times, quality issues, financial exposure, and vendor viability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Qualifications & Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            Education<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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            • Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Sales, or a related field preferred<\/li>\n
            • MBA is a plus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Experience<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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              • 3+ years of experience in sales planning, supply chain management, operations, or outsourcing coordination<\/li>\n
              • Experience working with external vendors and outsourcing partners<\/li>\n
              • Familiarity with sales forecasting tools, CRM systems, and ERP platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Key Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                • Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple vendors, SLAs, timelines, and priorities<\/li>\n
                • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level reporting<\/li>\n
                • Negotiation and contract literacy related to pricing, scope, service levels, and vendor agreements<\/li>\n
                • Highly analytical and data-driven; capable of building and interpreting KPI dashboards<\/li>\n
                • Strong problem-solving skills with experience managing escalations and corrective actions<\/li>\n
                • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Personal Attributes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust-based relationships internally and externally<\/li>\n
                  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities<\/li>\n
                  • Detail-oriented, structured, and methodical in execution<\/li>\n
                  • Flexible, resilient, and composed when managing ambiguity and operational pressure<\/li>\n
                  • Collaborative mindset focused on long-term partnerships rather than transactional relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Working Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                    • Standard office environment with occasional travel for vendor meetings and on-site evaluations<\/li>\n
                    • Flexibility in working hours during peak planning cycles or critical project deadlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Compensation & Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                      • Competitive salary based on experience<\/li>\n
                      • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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