Planning Section Clerk (Excluding Product Planning)
きかくがかりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Clerical position that supports planning operations by collecting and analyzing internal and external information.
Description
Planning Section Clerk (Excluding Product Planning) belongs to planning departments or project teams and handles document preparation, data aggregation, schedule management, and coordination with related departments. Collects and organizes market research and internal information to support superiors and planning staff in decision-making. Monitors project progress, sets up meetings, prepares minutes, creates reports, etc. In recent years, efficiency has improved through the use of BI tools and project management tools.
Future Outlook
With the strengthening of corporate business processes and promotion of DX, demand for planning support roles will remain stable. Utilization of RPA and BI tools will advance, making data analysis skills important.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Good at coordination / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Planning Section Clerk → Planning Chief Clerk → Planning Staff Leader → Planning Department Manager
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Phone/Email Correspondence) / Data Aggregation / Office Software / PowerPoint (Document Creation) / Schedule Management
Recommended Skills
Business Document Creation / Customer Service / English (Business Conversation) / Project Management Tools
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in documents can damage trust. |
| Communication Skills | Because inter-departmental coordination and customer correspondence occur frequently. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning tasks are the main duties. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because progress management is done in collaboration with the team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Microsoft Office Specialist（MOS）
- Secretary Certification
Aliases
- Planning Affairs Staff
- Planning Clerk
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