Assistant Purchasing Manager

Assistant Purchasing Manager (Japanese English bilingual)

Essential Job Functions

Manages purchasing of foods, fish, and Non-food items, including sourcing, price negotiations, transportation logistics, and product development

Analyzes and forecasts product sales volume and market demands, and creates purchase orders based on sales volume, demand planning, and inventory level

Calculates product costs and prices to determine profit margin

Ensures product quality by sampling and customer feedback, and works with suppliers for quality assurance

Frequently reviews inventory for discrepancies, large volume outbound orders, slow selling items, and expired items and works with the warehouse for resolutions

Develops and executes purchasing strategies to support the organization's business objectives

Evaluate and ensure the qualities of received items are consistent with purchase orders

Provide administrative and clerical support to ensure compliance with FDA and USDA safety standards (GMP, HACCP, SSOP, Vendor program, Food Defense, Recall Program, etc.).

Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours

Other duties as required

Obligation to answer to all upper management as requested

Physical Requirements

Able to sit and work in an office setting for the majority of the day

Able to use the computer and type for extended periods

Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Working Conditions

- Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office

Other Requirements

Business-level English required

Business-level Japanese required

Maintains a positive attitude

Able to work independently and as a team

Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required

3+ years of purchasing experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.

Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills

Has strong communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of ERP systems, especially AS400, is highly preferred

Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred

Disclaimers

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related duties as instructed or requested by the department manager or other management as needed, subject to reasonable accommodation and business needs. The information contained herein is subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, and no part of this document is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the “at-will” employment status with the Company. Requirements are subject to accommodations with ADA, FEHA, and all other applicable federal and state laws. Please report any changes in essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.

Mutual Trading Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-Time