Senior Consultant – Japanese Business Services, Digital Transformation

Plante Moran

Senior Consultant modernizing Japanese automotive suppliers through Plex ERP and digital transformation. Improving operations and supply chain performance through bilingual Japanese-English consulting.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeColumbus • Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $117,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital transformation and business systems implementation for manufacturing clients, with a strong focus on Order Fulfillment, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. Proficient in both Japanese and English, facilitating workshops and training while optimizing operational efficiency and inventory management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital TransformationPlex ERP ImplementationSupply Chain ManagementBilingual Japanese-English ProficiencyAutomotive Manufacturing Experience

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Hard Skills

Order FulfillmentProcurementInventory ManagementProcess ImprovementData MigrationBusiness Process DesignAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingLogisticsLean Manufacturing Principles

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationFacilitation SkillsClient ManagementMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Plex ERPBusiness SystemsManufacturing Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Plex ERP CertificationAPICS/ASCM CertificationsPMPLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryManufacturing OperationsJapanese Business CultureSupply Chain PerformanceEDI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support digital transformation and business systems implementation projects for manufacturing clients, primarily automotive suppliers
Serve as a functional consultant and subject matter expert in Order Fulfillment, Procurement, Inventory Management, and Production/shop floor processes
Facilitate business process discovery workshops and gather client requirements in Japanese and English
Analyze current-state operations and design future-state business processes aligned with industry best practices
Lead process improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, standardization, inventory optimization, and supply chain performance
Support Plex ERP and related manufacturing technology implementations
Configure business systems and support testing, validation, deployment, and go-live activities
Develop solution designs, business requirements documents, process maps, training materials, and project deliverables
Support data migration, data validation, reporting, and system integration activities
Deliver end-user and super-user training in Japanese and English
Support proposal development, business development initiatives, solution demonstrations, client presentations, and thought leadership activities
Help Japanese-owned suppliers modernize operations, improve supply chain performance, and achieve measurable outcomes through technology-enabled transformation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in digital transformation, ERP, business systems consulting, or manufacturing operations
Experience in automotive manufacturing or automotive supplier environments is required
Experience working for or supporting Japanese-owned manufacturing companies is required
Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English (speaking, reading, and writing) is required
Ability to facilitate workshops, training sessions, process design discussions, and executive presentations in both Japanese and English
Knowledge of Planning, MRP, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management processes
Experience implementing Plex ERP or other manufacturing ERP platforms
Understanding of automotive industry processes, including EDI, customer scheduling, inventory control, traceability, supplier collaboration, and lean manufacturing principles
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with operational teams and executive leadership
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a client-facing consulting environment
Strong understanding of Japanese business culture and demonstrated success working in multinational environments
Willingness to travel to client locations as required
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except qualified bilingual Japanese-English or Chinese-English candidates
Preferred but not required: Plex ERP Certification, APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD), PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Time Off
Predetermined holidays
401(k) plan
Flexible benefits plans
Business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement
Pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff
Contingent staff may elect health insurance
Limited paid sick time for eligible contingent staff
Workplace flexibility through the “Workplace for Your Day” model
Professional growth and development support