A Japanese food specialty trading company in Flower Mound, TX is looking for a Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Assistant.
<Job Description>
- Assist in procurement of food and non-food items from other locations and national vendors to ensure supply.
- Negotiate prices and negotiate with vendors to obtain competitive costs.
- Monitor and analyze daily merchandise inventory and develop purchasing plans based on merchandise order quantities, assortments, and lead times.
- Handle shipping issues in a timely manner.
- Answer questions regarding merchandise, shipping schedules, merchandise status, inventory discrepancies, and substitutions.
- Assist with food safety issues and work with sales department to process customer returns and complaints.
- Work with the warehouse department to ensure proper inventory quantity, quality, expiration dates, damage, missing items, etc., and make necessary adjustments.
- Research new products, provide product information to sales representatives, and assist them in how to introduce products to customers.
- Conduct monthly internal audits and work with warehouse manager to implement corrective actions.
- Occasional participation in company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
<Requirements>
- Business level English proficiency
- Business level Japanese language skills
- At least 2 years of experience in purchasing related work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education required
- Must be able to work with a positive attitude
- Must be able to adapt to frequent changes in job duties
| Employment Status | Full Time |
| Position | Purchasing Agent/Purchasing Assistant |
| Language | English/Japanese |
| Working Hours | Mon-Thu: 9AM – 6PM, Fri: 8AM – 5PM Break time: 1 hour |
| Salary | 20 – 28 per hour (based on experience and skills) |
| Benefit | Insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life) 401k Plan with Company Match 2-day workweek |