Inventory Planning Associate｜Japanese Food Wholesaler

A major Japanese food wholesale company located in Santa Fe Springs, California is recruiting individuals who can contribute as Inventory Planning Associates.

This is a rewarding job opportunity with a bonus system and comprehensive benefits!

＜Job Overview＞

Under general supervision, the Inventory Planning Associate will be responsible for the day-to-day inventory planning operations in the designated area. They will collaborate with branch offices, corporate departments, external customers, and vendors to provide support in areas such as purchasing, invoice processing/updating inventory information in the system, monitoring shipment quantities, and adjusting inventory shortages or excesses.

＜Job Responsibilities＞

• 迅Create and issue purchase orders promptly and accurately.
• Generate purchase orders for products and services in accordance with standard processes and cycle times.
• Review purchase requisitions and quotes, analyze the completeness and accuracy of information.
• Update delivery schedules and prices based on vendor approvals, ensuring that purchases and receipts are properly documented and recorded.
• Execute timely order change requests.
• Resolve issues related to invoices, supplier maintenance, and discrepancies in receipt.
• Collaborate with the purchasing team to manage orders based on lead times, business needs, and price changes.
• Ensure purchase orders are approved by vendors.
• Manage vendor payments to meet deadlines.
• Perform other related duties as required.

＜Requirements＞

・High school diploma or equivalent.
・At least 1 year of clerical experience.
・Experience using MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
・Business-level proficiency in English. Business-level proficiency in Japanese is preferred.
・Experience with Oracle ERP system is a plus.