Purchasing Coordinator (Supply Chain)

Come join our Wonderfield Distribution Team! The Wonderfield Group is owned by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market capitalization of over $5.5billion and whose aim is to become the world's largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. Wonderfield operates restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and has recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Wonderfield enjoys annual sales of over $2.5billion and EBITDA in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory. The Procurement Manager plays a key role in overseeing the full purchasing lifecycle and ensuring optimal inventory levels across multiple locations. The position will also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, evaluate supplier performance, and recommend sourcing improvements for quality enhancement and cost efficiency. Procurement & Supplier Management Identify and recommend new suppliers, ingredients, and product developments to improve quality or reduce costs. Maintain records of supplier performance and report findings to senior management. Execute new or ongoing sourcing and product-related projects, including, ingredient research for existing and promotional launches. Monitor inventory levels across all warehouses/commissaries to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize shortages and overages for Bento SKUs. Review weekly shortage and overage reports for all purchasing components. Work closely with other departments within the Wonderfield group company such as AFCFC, JFE, and Bento to align operational forecasts with purchasing needs. Lead weekly inventory reviews, including cycle counts, and verify inventory across 6 commissaries. Partner with Production, Warehouse Management, and Business Partnership teams to support operational planning and fulfillment. Assist in projects, process improvements, and initiatives related to procurement, inventory optimization, or business growth. Occasional Travel 10% Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Food Science, or related field. Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in food service operations. Experience with custom import processes (food industry preferred). Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, forecasting, and reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and database/ERP software. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Paid Holidays, including a Floating Birthday Holiday

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (100% employee self-coverage paid by AFC)
• Annual Bonus Opportunity (Discretionary)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Opportunities to participate in team events and community activities

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