Makoto Shimizu

Procurement Specialist - International Trade - Market Research - New Business Development - Sales Administration IT Specialist - IT Administrator - IT Infrastructure - Windows Server Administrator - Systems Administrator

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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Experience

  • Procurement Officer at 株式会社フルッタフルッタ
    Mar 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Sourcing, Procurement & Global Logistics Leader Dynamic procurement professional experienced in driving the end-to-end Source-to-Contract (S2C) process, international logistics, and strategic supply chain management. Proven track record in budget optimization, global supplier development, and cross-functional execution. Key Responsibilities: End-to-End Procurement & Budgeting: Lead the complete S2C lifecycle, managing RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, commercial negotiations, and budget planning to optimize spend and maximize cost efficiency. Supplier & Product Development: Research and onboard new global suppliers, manage current vendor development, and collaborate on New Product Development (NPD) and innovative packaging initiatives. Global Logistics & Imports: Oversee complex sea and air import operations. Coordinate with freight brokers and maritime companies, manage warehouse arrival schedules, and deliver timely arrival reports to exporters. Market Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive market research, competitor analysis, and trend forecasting to identify new opportunities and mitigate supply chain disruptions. Risk, Inventory & Compliance: Manage inventory levels to ensure supply continuity. Partner with Legal and Risk teams to ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory mandates, and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) standards.

  • Quality Control Machine Operator (Kinou Kensa Machine Operator) at Niterra Co., Ltd.
    Apr 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Quality Control Machine Operator of Lambda Sensors

  • Machine Operator at NGK-NTK CERATEC (Outsourcing SS Sangyo)
    Feb 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Semiconductor Machines Operator

  • Machine Operator at Musashino Food Dream (Japan)
    Oct 2019 - Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Musashino Food Dream is a major supplier of 7-Eleven, number one chain of convenience stores in Japan, more than 22,000 stores in Japan. Responsible for the operation of bread slicing machines.

  • Worker at Ace Bakery Co.
    Apr 2019 - Sep 2019 · 6 mos

    Ace Bakery Co. (ABC) belongs to Ajinomoto Group. ABC is a major supplier of several different types of bakey products to Seven Eleven convenience stores, the largest chain of combini stores in Japan.