Productivity and Pre Harvest Specialist 生産性および収穫前スペシャリスト | Orchard Performance - Competitive salary, Flexible work, Health insurance
Overview
Our client is seeking a Productivity and Pre Harvest Specialist to join their team in Fukuoka, Japan, supporting a global fruit supply network. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with growers and industry partners to enhance orchard productivity, fruit quality, and pre-harvest performance through data-driven and hands-on technical support. Benefits include a competitive remuneration package, flexible work arrangements, additional paid leave, and comprehensive insurance coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and execute orchard innovation trials to improve productivity
Advise growers on best practices for crop load and fruit quality
Implement and monitor crop protection and pre-harvest compliance
Coordinate residue sampling and mitigation for audit-ready supply
Conduct maturity clearance and harvest readiness assessments
Analyze orchard and crop data to guide pre-harvest decisions
Build and maintain relationships with growers and supply chain partners
Travel regularly to orchards across Japan for on-site support
Translate technical horticultural knowledge into practical grower actions
Support supply chain resilience through pre-harvest performance improvements
Requirements:
Experience in orchard or pre-harvest crop management (mandatory)
Strong knowledge of plant and fruit physiology
Knowledge of crop protection principles and Japan regulatory requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, especially Power BI and Excel
Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly
Tertiary qualification in horticulture, agricultural or plant science
Ability to analyze horticultural data to improve orchard outcomes
Experience conducting orchard trials and evaluating innovation
Strong communication skills for grower and stakeholder engagement
Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English is preferred but not mandatory
Familiarity with maturity clearance and harvest readiness assessments