- Coordinate local purchasing for frozen and dry food related products, including vendor relationship development, quality assurance, price negotiations, transportation logistics, and product development
- Coordinate with Los Angeles and New York purchasing departments for transportation and delivery of frozen and dry food products if necessary
- Maintains records on the Company Microsoft Dynamics NAV system including inventory adjustment, price change, and container list
- Process receipts and invoices for payment
- Calculate costs and product pricing to determine profit margin
- Ensure food products safely meets FDA and USDA regulation standards by maintaining HACCP and CAPA food safety plans
- Communicates with trucking companies to ensure proper transfer of goods
- Work with warehouse department to ensure correct quantity, satisfactory quality, and proper receiving of purchased goods
- Frequently review inventory for discrepancies and work with the warehouse for resolutions
- Ensure adequate volume of products and create purchase orders based on sales volume and inventory
- Coordinate semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
- Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
- Other duties as required by department manager
- Obligation to answer to all management as requested
- Ability to sit in an office setting for an extended period of time
- Ability to type and use a computer for extended periods throughout the day
- Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office
- Business level Japanese and English – Read/write/speak/listen
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in business preferred
- 2+ years of relevant experience; food industry experience preferred
- Intermediate mathematical knowledge – profit margin calculations, markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc.
- Problem-solving skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office, such as Excel, proficiency
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organization and time management skills
- Knowledge of Japanese foods and sakes preferred
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Japanese Bilingual Purchasing Agent - Flower Mound, United States - Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
Description
Who we are:Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 7,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.Benefits:
All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents
Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match
Location: Flower Mound, Texas
Hours: M-Thur: 9AM – 6PM, F: 8AM-5PM; 1 hour lunch; OT may apply
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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 of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.
Mutual Trading Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
