Purchasing Coordinator

Mutual Trading Company•El Monte, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

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 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

Requirements

Business level English - Read/write/speak/listen required.
Business level Japanese - Read/write/speak/listen required.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Able to work independently and as a team.
Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in business preferred.
2+ years of purchasing experience preferred, preferably in food industry.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ERP systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics NAV, highly preferred.
Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with department manager and Purchasing Agent colleagues to manage relationship with suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with contract terms.
Issue purchase orders to suppliers.
Assist department manager to set up stock numbers for new items and products.
Research and develop products for the Company to sell by tasting and evaluating sample products, visiting production companies, and working with the sales departments and warehouse to identify customer needs and preferences.
Work with group companies and affiliated companies to assist with processing and shipping orders to their locations.
Collaborate with the department manager and Purchasing Agent colleagues to negotiate bulk discounts by coordinating with MTC Group for bulk purchases.
Conduct inventory checks whenever there are discrepancies in the warehouse inventory.
Assist with annual Food Expo preparations.
Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend.
Other duties as required by department manager.
Obligation to answer to all management as requested.