A Japanese food import and distribution company is looking for a Purchasing Associate to support procurement operations at their Honolulu, Hawaii branch.
The company provides a wide variety of Japanese and Asian food products to restaurants and retailers across the U.S. and is expanding its presence in Hawaii.
＜Job Description＞
As a Purchasing Associate, you will assist in procurement-related tasks and perform clerical duties that contribute to the smooth flow of the purchasing department.
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Prepare and process accurate purchase orders in coordination with the sales department
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Schedule incoming and outgoing shipments, and follow up with suppliers regarding late or missing deliveries
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Communicate directly with suppliers to gather pricing and product specifications
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Process new vendor registrations and maintain supplier contact information
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Maintain and organize detailed purchasing records including shipping and cost data
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Support import-related duties such as customs clearance coordination with brokers and vendors
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Assist with general office tasks such as document filing, phone support, ordering supplies, and preparing physical inventory
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Provide friendly and professional customer service to internal and external contacts
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Ensure compliance with company SOPs and attendance guidelines
＜Requirements＞
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Ability to handle administrative tasks and learn job-specific systems
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Communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams
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Basic understanding of purchasing, logistics, or import operations preferred
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Prior experience in an office or clerical setting is a plus
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Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
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Japanese language skills are a plus but not required
Keywords
Japanese
Purchasing
Procurement
Office Work
Logistics
Entry-Level
Willing to relocate: Hawaii
| 雇用形態Employment Status | Full Time |
| 募集職種Position | Purchasing Associate |
| 使用言語Language | English/ Japanese |
| 勤務時間Working Hours | Standard weekday schedule (exact shift to be confirmed) |
| 給与Salary | Based on experience (competitive) |
| 待遇・福利厚生Benefit |
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