POSITION SUMMARY
A Japanese food trading corporation is looking for an Assistant Purchasing Manager (Japanese or Chinese Bilingual) to join their team. This role manages purchasing operations, supplier relationships, and product quality, while also handling personnel management and inventory control.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Issue purchase orders based on stock levels and lead-time.
* Assist in managing purchasing department personnel and job performances.
* Maintain and analyze order receiving records to determine the best procurement options.
* Ensure received items meet quality standards and address any issues with suppliers.
* Research and negotiate with prospective vendors.
* Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring product quality and timely delivery.
* Analyze sales volume and market demands to create purchase orders.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s Degree in Business or other related field required.
* 3+ years of Japanese food purchasing experiences required.
*Business level Japanese or Chinese required – read/write/speak/listen
* Demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail.
*Possess intermediate mathematical knowledge - profit margin calculations, markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc.
*Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
*Knowledge of ERP systems.
BASE SALARY USD60,000-80,000 (DOE)
LOCATION El Monte, CA
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