Metal Scrap Wholesaler
きんぞくすくらっぷおろしうりにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that purchases used metal scraps, manages inventory, sells them, and builds and maintains recycling routes.
Description
Metal scrap wholesalers are specialists who purchase used metals such as iron, aluminum, and copper, manage inventory, and sell to steel manufacturers and recycling firms. They procure scrap as raw materials from clients including demolition contractors and manufacturers, negotiate and enter contracts while assessing market price fluctuations and quality. Through inventory management and logistics coordination, they build stable supply routes and must comply with regulations such as the Waste Management Law and Second-Hand Goods Business Law. In recent years, with the promotion of ESG and SDGs, the value of recycled resources has increased, playing an important role from the perspective of reducing environmental impact.
Future Outlook
Stable growth is expected due to increased demand for recycled resources from ESG and SDGs promotion, but capabilities to address price fluctuation risks and strengthened legal regulations are required.
Personality Traits
Good at Negotiating / High Attention to Detail / Interested in Sales / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Corporate Sales / Fieldwork / Inventory Management / Office Work
Career Path
Sales Representative → Branch Manager → General Manager → Purchasing Director → Business Owner
Required Skills
Inventory Management / Legal Knowledge / Market Price Information Collection and Analysis / Negotiation Skills
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Foreign Languages) / Market Analysis / Quality Assessment / Spreadsheets
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because negotiations and relationship building with clients are essential to the job. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical management such as weight and unit price calculations, and market analysis, forms the basis of the work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work centers on market prices and operating existing routes, without requiring great creativity. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily business discussions and clerical work, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Second-Hand Dealer Permit
Aliases
- Metal Recycling Wholesaler
- Scrap Merchant
Related Jobs
- Industrial Waste Treatment Operator
- Recycling Shop Owner
- Resource Collection Driver
- Second-Hand Dealer