Japanese Bilingual Purchasing Coordinator
Location: Torrance, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000–$55,000 DOE
Build Your Career in Purchasing & Supply Chain
Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident using Microsoft Excel?
We are seeking a Japanese-English bilingual Purchasing Coordinator to join a stable and growing international company.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with purchasing, inventory, and operational data while collaborating with vendors and internal departments. If you have experience in purchasing, logistics, supply chain, inventory management, or import/export operations, we’d love to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career while expanding your professional skills in a supportive team environment.
Position Summary
Primary Responsibilities
- Purchasing & Supply Chain Operations: 90–95%
- Occasional Internal IT Backup Support: 5–10% (training provided)
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Supply Chain
- Process purchase orders and maintain purchasing records
- Communicate with vendors and internal departments
- Coordinate purchasing activities and inventory requirements
- Monitor inventory levels and support inventory management
- Assist with import/export and supply chain operations
- Maintain accurate operational data and documentation
- Prepare reports and analyze data using Microsoft Excel
- Support day-to-day purchasing and administrative operations
Opportunity to Learn New Skills
This position also includes occasional backup support for basic internal IT-related tasks when needed (approximately 5–10% of the workload).
Previous IT experience is not required. Training will be provided for candidates who are interested in learning new skills and expanding their professional experience.
Qualifications
Required
- Native or business-level Japanese communication skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience using:
- XLOOKUP
- SUMIFS
- Pivot Tables
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Purchasing
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Import / Export
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Positive, proactive, and adaptable attitude
- Friendly and team-oriented personality
- Interest in learning basic IT administration
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $45,000–$55,000 DOE
- Performance Bonus
- Salary Review Based on Performance
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Additional Employee Benefits
- Monday–Friday Schedule
- Weekends & Major Holidays Off
Why You’ll Enjoy This Role
- Stable, long-term career opportunity
- Friendly and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to build your purchasing and supply chain career
- Expand your skills through company-provided training
- Work with both Japanese and English in an international business environment
- Excellent work-life balance with a Monday–Friday schedule
Questions or How to Apply
If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact:
Satomi HondaHumina Resource
Tel: 213-448-7822
Email:
satomi.h@huminaresource.com