Recycled Resources Wholesaler
さいせいしげんおろしうりにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Handles procurement of recycled resources such as iron, paper, and plastic, and wholesales them to trading partners, serving as a key occupation in resource circulation.
Description
Recycled resources wholesalers efficiently collect diverse recycled resources such as iron scrap, waste paper, and plastic, inspect and sort them, and wholesale to domestic and international manufacturers and processors. They monitor daily market price fluctuations, conduct price negotiations and contract conclusions with trading partners, and handle inventory management, quality control, and logistics coordination including transportation arrangements. Management compliant with laws, regulations, and environmental standards is required, along with holding appropriate waste management supervisor qualifications and knowledge of safety and hygiene.
Future Outlook
Demand is steadily increasing with the promotion of a resource-circulating society and decarbonization trends. Expansion is expected in transaction efficiency through digitalization and overseas development.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Cautious / Skilled in negotiation / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips / Depending on flex-time companies / Fieldwork / Office work
Career Path
Junior Sales → Recycled Resources Wholesaler → Senior Wholesaler → Sales Manager → Department Head
Required Skills
Inventory Management / Logistics Coordination / Market Research Analysis / Price Negotiation / Recycled Resources Quality Assessment
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping / English (for overseas collaboration) / Inventory Management System / Marketing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Overlooking defective quality leads to transaction troubles. |
| Communication Skills | Necessary for negotiations and coordination with suppliers and buyers. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Less need for new idea generation as it relies on existing market routes. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operator Training Course
- Hazardous Materials Handler
- Industrial Waste Management Supervisor
Aliases
- Recycled Resources Trader
- Recycling Merchant
- Scrap Wholesaler
Related Jobs
- Logistics and Warehouse Manager
- Recycling Shop Clerk
- Resource Recovery Worker
- Waste Disposal Technician