Essential Job Functions • Manages purchasing of frozen, dry foods, 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 orders based on sales volume, demands, and inventory level • Calculates product costs and prices to determine profit margin • Ensures product quality by sampling and customer feedback; works with suppliers for quality assurance • Frequently reviews inventory for discrepancies, large volume outbound orders, slow selling items, and expired items; works with the warehouse department 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 the descriptions on purchase orders • Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours • Other duties as required • Obligation to answer to all upper management as requested
Physical 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 40 pounds occasionally • Working Conditions
Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office
Other Requirements • Business level English required • Other language such as Japanese, Korean, or Chinese preferred • Maintains 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 Food purchasing experience or training preferred
Knowledge and Skills • Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc. • Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills • Has strong communications and interpersonal skills • Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency • Communications and interpersonal skills • Knowledge of ERP systems • Knowledge of Japanese foods/non-foods and kitchen supplies preferred