Purchasing Coordinator (Bilingual in Japanese Required)...

Purchasing Coordinator - 100% Onsite in Medley, FLBilingual in Japanese RequiredFull-time/Direct-hire$18 to $27/hr.Responsibilities:Issue purchase orders to suppliers based on inventory stacking levelsWork with sales team to identify market pricing trends and customer needsWork with vendors and suppliers to follow up on orders and requestsPrepare POS materials such as flyers, sample packs, information sheets, etc.Prepare weekly general meeting topics and discussion points; coordinate ; weekly sample tasting events with vendors and sales associates.Negotiate offers, pricing, and minimum order quantities (MOQs)with vendorsPerform data entry duty and paperwork processing as neededProcess B/L, receipts, and invoices to assure the payment is made on timeCoordinate with warehouse and vendors to follow up short shipment and back orders; report product discrepancies or damages to vendors in a timely manner for creditsCheck inventory when the numbers are inconsistent with the inventory numbers reported by warehouseCoordinate with AP to track invoices to assure the payment was made on timeCoordinate with AR to assure vendor credits are received in a timely mannerSet up New Vendors, stock numbers for new items in the system; maintain and update their information in a timely mannerAttend Company events and functions outside of normal working hoursPerform other duties as assignedPhysical Requirements:• Ability to sit in an office setting for the majority of the day• Ability to type for extended periods throughout the day• Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally• Working Conditions:o Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the officeOther Requirements:• Business level English Required - Read/write/speak/listen• Basic level Japanese preferred- Read/write/speak/listen• Maintain a positive attitude• Ability to work independently and as a team• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's Degree in business preferred• 1+ years of relevant experience preferredKnowledge and Skills:• Basic mathematical knowledge - markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc.• Problem solving skills• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency• Communication and interpersonal skills• Exceptional organization and time management skills• Knowledge of Japanese foods and sakes preferred

Created: 2025-01-14