7370 Capri Way 513-582-5008

Apt. #

Maineville, OH 45039

Amy L. Kasuga

Summary of Qualified fluency in Japanese language

QualificationsExceptional understanding of Japanese culture

Over 8 years experience in purchasing/procurement

Over 20 years experience working in automotive industry

Education1984- 1988 The Ohio State University Columbus, OH

BA Japanese

Professional2007 - March/2011 Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Mason, OH

ExperienceImport Buyer

Calculate Japan orders using MRP. Issue monthly Japan purchase orders based upon MRP results. Reduce collect air shipment charges. Identify parts for localization. Communicate VA/VE issues with potential suppliers, issue drawings and RFQ. Benchmark localized price to Japan price. Follow up with supplier on tooling and sample part production. Forward sample part production data and sample parts to Japan for testing. Communicate sample part test findings. Participate in final decision on localization.

2002 - 2006 American Showa, Inc. Blanchester, OH

Import Buyer

Calculate monthly Japan orders in Excel. Confirm inventory and identify possible part shortages. Issue NAFTA/customs documentation. Assign tariff codes and communicate codes to customs broker/freight forwarder. Communicate delivery needs/empty container returns to freight forwarder. Reduce collect airfreight. Compose C-TPAT summary and other documentation. Interpret and translate as needed.

2001 - 2002 Ryobi Die Cast USA, Inc. Shelbyville, IN

Master Scheduler

Create and communicate die cast, machining and finishing production schedules. Participate in daily production meetings to convey schedule and pinpoint possible production problems. Capture production/inventory issues and modify production schedule to ensure JIT delivery to customer.

1999 - 2001 PK USA, Inc. Shelbyville, IN

Interpreter/Translator/Scheduler

Interpret and translate as required by PK USA and Blue River Stamping Japanese executives and engineers. Publish and release production schedule for frame weld line. Engage in daily production meetings to identify possible production issues or part shortages. Effectively communicate with customer to constitute good customer service.

1997 - 1999 Kokoku Rubber, Inc. Richmond, KY

Shipping Superintendent/Customer Service Coordinator

Inaugurate EDI with customer. Supervise shipping department

associates. Identify potential delivery issues and communicate

with customer to prevent customer production interruption. Interpret

and translate as required for Japanese executives and engineers.

1994 - 1997 Jaytec, Inc. Portland, IN

Interpreter/Translator/Assistant Manager of General Affairs

Interpret for Japanese executives as required. Translate

drawings, machine manuals, meeting minutes, standard operating

procedures and quality control documents. Communicate

HR/company policies to associates and update associate

handbook. Track factory-wide associate attendance.

Accountable for the administration of health/dental insurance and

workman’s compensation claims.

1990 - 1994 Gifu City BOE Gifu-shi, Gifu-ken, Japan

Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) JET Program

Teach city worker ESL class. Speak to various civic groups on

differences between Japan and the US. Act as liaison for non-

Japanese speaking residents. Compose “Gifu City Handbook”.

Appear on local radio and television programs to promote

international relations.

1988 - 1990 Sendai Student Center, Sendai-shi, Japan

Missionary Associate/English Teacher

Teach ESL to college students enrolled at Student Center.

Coordinate and lead work camp in India and Thailand. Prepare

center members for the yearly home stay trip to Ohio.

Professional Japan Exchange and Teaching Program

Memberships

LanguagesJapanese, Spanish (read only)

AccreditationsNihongo Noryoku Shiken (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)

Level II