Purchasing Associate｜Japanese food wholesaler

A Japanese food wholesaler in Los Angeles, CA is looking for a Purchasing Associate.

This is a global company with 45 locations worldwide and offers excellent benefits!
Headquartered in Los Angeles, 20 locations across the U.S., and Over 900 employees and handling more than 7,000 items.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working in the food industry and contributing to a global enterprise.
We look forward to receiving applications from motivated candidates!

＜Job Overview＞

You will provide administrative support to the purchase order (PO) team and relevant parties in accordance with the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) while engaging in efficient purchasing operations.

<Job Description>

・Prepare and process purchase orders
・Collaborate with the sales department to understand and record sales planning quantities, product quantities, and import order quantities
・Schedule incoming and outgoing shipments
・Maintain records of arrivals and, if necessary, adjust schedules for outgoing shipments for returns
・Communicate with suppliers and manage internal communications
・Obtain pricing and product specifications
・Register new vendors and collect order pricing data
・Maintain records of quantities, shipping information, and costs associated with purchases
・Report to department heads to assist in budget and financial management
・Understand and handle customs clearance procedures while communicating with customs brokers and vendors
・Support import-related administrative tasks as needed
・Handle other office duties as required

＜Requirements＞

・Must possess a valid work permit for the United States
・Bilingual in Japanese and English
・Experience in purchasing-related fields is preferred
・Ability to maintain customer service elements and outstanding product knowledge
・Provide excellent customer service to customers, clients, and vendors
・Ability to collaborate with team members to create a comfortable working environment