Japanese BIlingual Purchasing Assistant

Bilingual
Purchasing Assistant (Japanese / English)

Location: Torrance, CA (Onsite)

Classification:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work
Schedules: Monday -
Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Note: Working schedule may fluctuate with rotating
shift start times, such as an 8:00 AM start, to be finalized at a later date).

Summary: global food & beverage
manufacturing and distribution organization is seeking a self-motivated
Japanese Bilingual Purchasing Assistant to join their team in Torrance, CA.
This role provides essential administrative and operational support to the
Purchasing Department across domestic and international functions. This is an
ideal position for a bilingual individual with strong communication skills and
a keen interest in growing a career within the food and beverage supply chain
industry.

Essential
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• International
  Purchasing Support:




• Obtain
  quotes from freight forwarders for air shipments, process orders, and
  track status through delivery.
• Review
  forwarder invoices for accuracy, receive products into the system, and
  route invoices to accounting.
• Calculate
  shipping costs, quote sales teams, and prepare shipping documentation for
  international destinations.
• Coordinate
  label and packaging material orders and maintain adequate inventory
  levels with overseas headquarters in Japan.




• Domestic
  Purchasing Support:




• Communicate
  with co-packers, vendors, and logistics personnel to ensure timely
  product deliveries and adherence to quality standards.
• Generate
  discrepancy reports for shortages, delays, or damaged goods.
• Process
  co-packer and vendor invoices, verifying pricing and quantities before
  receiving products into the system.
• Track
  raw material inventory (flavors, ingredients, components) with co-packers
  and assist management with co-packer performance evaluations.
• Print
  and order product pouches, inner case labels, and shipping labels,
  maintaining adequate U.S. inventory levels.




• Administrative
  & Relationship Support:




• Research
  required materials and ingredients, request samples, and follow up as
  needed.
• Maintain
  supplier and pricing lists, process inventory adjustments, and prepare
  requisitions/purchase orders.
• Build
  and maintain positive communication channels with vendors, clients, and
  cross-functional teams.
• Provide
  fluent English and Japanese translation support for cross-border
  communications.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated,
  results-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Excellent
  communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated
  understanding of, or keen interest in, the dynamics and trends of the food
  and beverage industry.
• High
  ethical standards, strong organizational abilities, and meticulous data
  entry accuracy.
• Ability
  to work effectively in a moderate-noise office environment and lift up to
  50 lbs. as needed.

Required

• Language:
  Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (reading, writing, and
  speaking) to communicate effectively with teams in the U.S. and Japan.
• Education:
  Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent
  combination of education and work experience.
• Interest/Background:
  Experience in purchasing, procurement, and/or supply chain roles, OR a
  strong interest and eagerness to pursue a purchasing career.
• Software/Technical:
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• License: Valid
  California Driver's License.

Preferred

• Minimum
  of 1 year of office experience preferred.
• Experience
  in food and beverage ingredients, value-added ingredients, or
  nutraceutical industries.
• Experience
  with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems.

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