International Buyer

Superior Communications•Irwindale, CA

7d•$68,640 - $70,200•Onsite

About The Position

With 30 years of experience in the wireless industry, Superior Communications has become the nation's largest manufacturer and distributor of wireless accessories with the broadest product offerings and services for all channels of distribution. Superior Communications is looking for an International Buyer in Irwindale, CA. The International Buyer makes purchasing decisions in the various stages involved in bringing product to shelves for consumers to purchase. The International Buyer ensures the performance of our supply chain from order to shipment to billing and customer service. You will be responsible for... Purchases: Reviews requisitions and generates purchase orders requests for multiple locations Negotiate price on orders and components cost Work with Suppliers to resolve order, product, and production concerns Follow up new item and Purchase Order to meet launch timeline Work with factories for product transition Identify invoices and cost discrepancies Create ad-hoc reporting as needed Schedules Product Arrivals and Inventory Management: Confer with vendors to obtain product information such as availability, forecast and run rate review, delivery schedule and any product constraints Expedite delivery of goods Follow-up on delayed products, and monitor backorders Continuously work with the supplier to efficiently minimize any shipment discrepancies Analyze and manage inventory levels in multiple locations. Handle drop shipment and all documentation from overseas factory to customer’s assigned destination Identify if Air freight is needed to meet customer RDD date prior to shipment Review and identify slow moving products Attend meetings and communicate in a group environment Vendor Relation: Assist in the development of vendor relationships Serve as the main contact of communication for all purchasing related matters and trouble shoot as needed Vendor Returns: Discuss defective or unacceptable goods with vendor and determines source of trouble and take corrective and preventative action Lead all vendor returns negotiations for (DOA, RMA returns, Defective product and NCMR) Lead in collecting payment (Check, Credit Memo, etc.) from Supplier You might be a great fit if... Qualifications: Able to execute responsibilities with minimal supervision Able to follow-through on projects Good written and verbal communication skills Detail-oriented, organized and a sense of urgency Intermediate skills using Microsoft Excel Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment Required Education/ Experience: Bachelors’ degree required Experience with Asia Suppliers in Purchasing, Sourcing, Inventory, or related Forwarder and Experience in the Supply Chain field is desired Required to read, write and speak Mandarin Familiar with a variety of the field concepts, practices, and procedures in purchasing Knowledge of International Commercial terms Experience in handling overseas Purchase orders and shipments Work Environment This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. ADA - Superior Communications will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the subsequent application process. Physical Demands This is largely a sedentary role; however, some light lifting is required. This would require the ability to lift 10-pound box, open box, and bend or stand as necessary. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, in office position at our Irwindale, California location. Normal business days are Monday through Friday. Work hours will be assigned in advance.

Requirements

Able to execute responsibilities with minimal supervision
Able to follow-through on projects
Good written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented, organized and a sense of urgency
Intermediate skills using Microsoft Excel
Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment
Bachelors’ degree required
Experience with Asia Suppliers in Purchasing, Sourcing, Inventory, or related Forwarder and Experience in the Supply Chain field is desired
Required to read, write and speak Mandarin
Familiar with a variety of the field concepts, practices, and procedures in purchasing
Knowledge of International Commercial terms
Experience in handling overseas Purchase orders and shipments

Responsibilities

Reviews requisitions and generates purchase orders requests for multiple locations
Negotiate price on orders and components cost
Work with Suppliers to resolve order, product, and production concerns
Follow up new item and Purchase Order to meet launch timeline
Work with factories for product transition
Identify invoices and cost discrepancies
Create ad-hoc reporting as needed
Confer with vendors to obtain product information such as availability, forecast and run rate review, delivery schedule and any product constraints
Expedite delivery of goods
Follow-up on delayed products, and monitor backorders
Continuously work with the supplier to efficiently minimize any shipment discrepancies
Analyze and manage inventory levels in multiple locations.
Handle drop shipment and all documentation from overseas factory to customer’s assigned destination
Identify if Air freight is needed to meet customer RDD date prior to shipment
Review and identify slow moving products
Attend meetings and communicate in a group environment
Assist in the development of vendor relationships
Serve as the main contact of communication for all purchasing related matters and trouble shoot as needed
Discuss defective or unacceptable goods with vendor and determines source of trouble and take corrective and preventative action
Lead all vendor returns negotiations for (DOA, RMA returns, Defective product and NCMR)
Lead in collecting payment (Check, Credit Memo, etc.) from Supplier