Purchasing Coordinator
$45k - $54kPasona NA
Purchasing Coordinator
A food-related trading company is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchasing activities, inventory records, vendor communication, and sales support.
Salary
$45,000-$54,000 per year
Based on experience and qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing and Inventory Management - 80%
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with vendors, warehouse staff, sales teams, and transportation providers. This position is a good fit for someone with purchasing or inventory experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced food-related business. Application Form
A food-related trading company is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchasing activities, inventory records, vendor communication, and sales support.
Salary
$45,000-$54,000 per year
Based on experience and qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing and Inventory Management - 80%
- Coordinate the local purchasing of frozen and dry food products, supplies, and non-food items
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors
- Negotiate pricing and coordinate transportation and delivery schedules
- Support product development and quality assurance activities
- Create and manage purchase orders based on sales volume and inventory levels
- Maintain accurate inventory, pricing, receiving, and sales data in the company's ERP system
- Review and process receipts and invoices for payment
- Calculate product costs, pricing, and profit margins
- Communicate with trucking companies and vendors to ensure timely delivery
- Work with warehouse staff to confirm product quantity, quality, location, and proper receiving
- Review inventory regularly and resolve discrepancies with the warehouse team
- Help ensure food products comply with applicable FDA, USDA, HACCP, and food safety requirements
- Create promotional flyers and product catalogs
- Coordinate semiannual inventory counts, which may occasionally take place on weekends
- Attend company events or functions outside regular business hours as needed
- Perform other purchasing-related duties as assigned
- Answer incoming phone calls
- Report inventory shortages, delays, or service issues to the appropriate team member
- Work with the sales team to monitor open purchase orders and ensure timely completion
- Prepare and update monthly sales reports and related materials
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field preferred
- At least 2 years of relevant purchasing, inventory, or supply chain experience
- Food industry experience preferred
- Business-level English skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing
- Business-level Japanese preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
- Experience using ERP or inventory management systems preferred
- Strong mathematical skills, including profit margin, markup, discount, measurement conversion, and inventory calculations
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage changing priorities and workloads
- Knowledge of Japanese food products, sake, or Japanese culture preferred
- Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods
- Ability to walk, stand, reach, bend, kneel, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
- Office noise levels may range from normal to loud
- Availability to work occasional weekends or attend events outside regular business hours
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with vendors, warehouse staff, sales teams, and transportation providers. This position is a good fit for someone with purchasing or inventory experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced food-related business. Application Form
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