Marketing Assistant (Data Analysis) | Leading Japanese Food Distributor

A leading Japanese food trading and distribution company in Commerce, California, is seeking a Marketing Assistant (Data Analysis & Reporting).

<Summary>
Looking for someone with strong, hands-on data analysis experience and excellent computer skills—not just general administrative or marketing support experience.
You’ll work closely with internal teams to analyze sales and market data, prepare accurate reports, monitor business performance, and support data-driven decisions.
If you’re confident working with large spreadsheets, building reports, and identifying opportunities through data, we’d love to hear from you!

<Job Duties>
Data Analysis & Reporting
・Collect, organize, clean, and analyze sales, marketing, and business performance data
・Create and maintain Excel reports, spreadsheets, and performance trackers
・Analyze sales trends, product performance, customer activity, and market conditions
・Identify patterns, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
・Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc analytical reports
・Summarize findings and communicate insights clearly to management
・Ensure accuracy and consistency across multiple data sources

Marketing & Business Support
・Support marketing planning and promotional activities through data analysis
・Monitor product performance and evaluate sales trends
・Conduct market research and competitor analysis
・Assist with preparing marketing presentations, reports, and business documents
・Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, and other internal departments
・Support the evaluation of marketing initiatives using performance data

Administrative & Operational Support
・Maintain organized databases, spreadsheets, and business records
・Update reports and ensure information is accurate and current
・Prepare professional presentations and written summaries
・Handle multiple assignments while meeting deadlines
・Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and data management processes
・Perform additional marketing and administrative duties as needed

<Required Qualifications>
・Hands-on professional experience in data analysis, reporting, or a closely related analytical role
・Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
・Strong knowledge of Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and other Excel functions
・Experience organizing, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets
・Ability to create accurate reports and interpret numerical information independently
・Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
・Ability to identify data inconsistencies, troubleshoot issues, and maintain data accuracy
・Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

<Communication & Work Style>
・Professional-level English proficiency, including strong written and verbal communication skills
・Ability to prepare accurate business reports and clearly communicate data analysis findings in English
・Ability to explain analytical findings clearly and professionally
・Excellent organizational and time-management skills
・Strong attention to detail and accuracy
・Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
・Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently
・Strong collaboration and communication skills
・Willingness to learn new systems and processes

<Preferred Qualifications>
・Experience in marketing analytics, sales analysis, business analysis, or sales operations
・Experience analyzing product sales, inventory, customer, or market data
・Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting and visualization tools
・Familiarity with ERP, CRM, or business reporting systems
・Experience in food distribution, wholesale, retail, or consumer goods industries
・Experience creating dashboards and improving reporting processes
・Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Statistics, Economics, or a related field

【Keywords】
①Data analysis
②Analytical role
③Marketing Analyst