Purchasing Assistant｜Japanese Food Wholesaler

A Japanese food wholesale company located in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a Purchasing Assistant.

This is a workplace where many people work long-term, and the company offers comprehensive employee benefits!

＜Job Description＞

• Manage records such as inventory adjustments, price changes, and container lists in the company’s NAVI system.
• Ensure appropriate product quantities and create purchase orders based on sales volume and inventory.
• Physically pick and receive various products, inspecting quantity and quality in the warehouse.
• Set up both inventory numbers and vendor numbers.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and freight carriers to efficiently transport goods through regulated processes.
• Communicate with trucking companies to ensure proper transportation of cargo.
• Prepare cost calculations for sea and air transportation of overseas and domestic purchased items.
• Ensure that supplied products meet the standard level.
• Process payment for receipts and invoices.
• Collaborate with the warehouse department to ensure appropriate quantities, satisfactory quality, and proper receipt of goods.
• Other tasks as instructed by the branch manager….etc

＜Requirements＞

• Business-level proficiency in English and Japanese.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preference for candidates with at least 2 years of purchasing experience.