Purchasing Assistant Manager - Japanese Bilingual
Company: Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
Location: Flower Mound
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job 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
dependentsLife Insurance and 401k Plan with company
match--Location: Flower Mound, TXHours: M-F: 9AM - 6PM;1 hr. lunch;
OT may applyEssential 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 ordersbased 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 work with suppliers for qualityassurance---
Frequently reviews inventory for discrepancies, large volume
outbound orders, slow sellingitems, and expired items and works
with the warehouse for resolutions--- Develops and executes
purchasing strategies to support the organization's business
objectives--- Evaluates and assures the qualities of received items
are consistent with purchase orders--- Provides administrative and
clerical support to ensure the compliance with FDA and USDAsafety
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 requestedPhysical 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 Conditionso Noise Level: Normal to loud
while in the officeOther 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--
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