Apply: Supplier Executive – Japan — Tokyo, Japan

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STEP 01

About you

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Mobile number *

Country code

Mobile number

We store numbers in international format.

Country of residence *

City *

LinkedIn profile(optional)

STEP 02

Your experience

Current company(optional)

Total experience (years)(optional)

Salary currency(optional)

Notice period(optional)

Current salary(optional)

Monthly amount unless the role states otherwise.

Expected salary(optional)

Monthly amount unless the role states otherwise.

Languages you work in *

Choose a level for each language you use at work.

Japanese

English

Thai

Korean

Bahasa Indonesia

Hindi

Gujarati

Arabic

Mandarin

Cantonese

French

German

Spanish

Russian

STEP 03

Resume and cover letter

Resume *PDF, DOC or DOCX up to 10 MB.

Cover letter(optional)

Optional. Tell us about the trips, groups or partners you have handled.

STEP 04

Questions for this role

36 questions in 13 sections. Most take a sentence or a click; allow about 23 minutes. Answers are saved only when you submit.

1. Personal information

Q1Do you have the right to work in Japan? *

YesNo

Q2Current designation (job title) *

Your current company is asked in the main application details.

Q3Total experience in the travel industry (years) *

Q4Experience in contracting, purchasing or supplier management in Japan (years) *

Q5Nationality *

2. Contact

Q6WhatsApp number, if different from your mobile number(optional)

Include the country code, e.g. +66 81 234 5678.

3. Salary & availability

Q7Earliest date you could join *

Your notice period and salary expectations are asked in the main application details.

4. Work preference

Q8Preferred work arrangement *

OfficeHybridRemote

Q9Are you available during Explera Japan business hours, 09:00–18:00 JST? *

YesNo

5. Supplier sourcing & contracting

Q10Can you source and onboard new suppliers independently? *

YesNo

Q11Which supplier categories have you managed? *

Choose all that apply.

HotelsRyokansTransportationAttractionsRestaurantsTour guidesActivitiesOther

Q12Have you negotiated rates and contracts with suppliers directly? *

YesNo

Q13Approximately how many suppliers do you manage today? *

Q14Describe your existing supplier network in Japan(optional)

6. Rates & allotments

Q15Which contract and rate types have you handled? *

Choose all that apply.

Static (contracted) ratesDynamic ratesAllotments and release periodsFree saleGroup contractsSeries contractsSpecial offers and early-bird dealsOther

Q16Have you loaded rates, allotments and policies into a booking system? *

YesNo

Q17Have you run supplier site visits or quality inspections? *

YesNo

7. Documentation & finance

Q18Which of these are you familiar with? *

Choose all that apply.

Supplier contractsLicences and insurance certificatesSupplier confirmationsSupplier invoicesSupplier paymentsCredit notes and refundsCosting and reconciliation

Q19Briefly explain your supplier documentation and payment experience(optional)

8. Software

Q20Which systems have you used? *

Choose all that apply.

CRMDMC softwareReservation systemsMicrosoft ExcelGoogle SheetsOther

Q21Please specify the systems (names)(optional)

For example the CRM or reservation system names.

Q22Rate your Microsoft Excel skills *

1 = basic, 10 = advanced (formulas, pivot tables, lookups).

1 / 102 / 103 / 104 / 105 / 106 / 107 / 108 / 109 / 1010 / 10

1 = Low10 = High

9. Problem solving

Q23A hotel tells you on the day of arrival that it is overbooked. What do you do? *

Describe the steps you would take, who you would contact and how you would keep the partner informed.

Q24A supplier raises its rates after a group booking has been confirmed. How do you handle it? *

Describe the steps you would take, who you would contact and how you would keep the partner informed.

Q25A transport supplier does not show up for an airport pick-up. What are your first steps? *

Describe the steps you would take, who you would contact and how you would keep the partner informed.

Q26A supplier invoice does not match the confirmed rate. How do you resolve it? *

Describe the steps you would take, who you would contact and how you would keep the partner informed.

10. Language skills

Q27Highest JLPT level you have passed (Japanese) *

N1N2N3N4N5Not taken

Q28Rate your written English for partner emails, quotations and itineraries *

1 = basic, 10 = excellent. Spoken languages are covered in your main application details.

1 / 102 / 103 / 104 / 105 / 106 / 107 / 108 / 109 / 1010 / 10

1 = Low10 = High

11. About you

Q29Why do you want to join Explera DMC Japan? *

Q30What are your biggest strengths in Japan supplier management? *

Q31Why should we hire you? *

12. Documents

Q32Recent photograph(optional)

JPG or PNG. PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC or DOCX up to 10 MB.

Q33Experience certificates(optional)

Combine several certificates into one PDF. PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC or DOCX up to 10 MB.

Q34Latest salary slip(optional)

You may hide bank details. PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC or DOCX up to 10 MB.

13. Optional assessment

Q35Sample rate sheet or contract summary (remove confidential pricing)(optional)

PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC or DOCX up to 10 MB.

Q36Sample supplier comparison or product note(optional)

PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC or DOCX up to 10 MB.

STEP 05

Consent

I have read the candidate privacy notice and agree that Explera may process my data for recruitment and keep it for the retention period described there. Read the privacy notice (opens in a new tab) *

Send me application updates on WhatsApp as well as email.