Japanese BIlingual Purchasing Assistant

Job Description:

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.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.