Purchasing Manager

We are an Asian grocery and produce distributor to mainstream food service such as restaurants, corporate cafeterias, catering services, universities, hotels, museums and more in the Tri-State Area.*** Must speak Mandarin or Cantonese. Role is on-site. Key Responsibilities:Review and place Vendor Purchase Order to ensure that items are efficiently stocked to fulfill customer demand;Responsible for managing inventory and developing and implementing plans as needed to achieve inventory turn goals;Expedite and devise alternative solutions to resolve backorders in a timely manner;Identify slow-moving inventory and initiate supplier returns or work closely with marketing and sales to devise a way to sell through the inventory;Develop internal cross-functional relationships to enhance purchasing process;Ensures timeliness of product delivery and the quality of the product delivered through frequent interaction with vendors and Product Managers;Meets with Product Managers regularly to discuss and resolve issues and review product line performance relative to goal;Coordinate with suppliers and product managers to identify and reconcile gaps and supply shortages, providing an early warning system for issue identification;Preferred Experience:Start-up environment where there are constant changes and incremental improvements;Setting up slots and par level based on product, vendor, lead time, and inventory turn rate;Forecasting inventory requirement;Has experience with perishable goods such as fresh produceRequirement:Bachelor's Degree or higherExperience with Forecasting and Demand PlanningComputer literacy and proficiency in MS Excel is requiredExcellent organizational and planning skills are requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skills required

Created: 2024-11-01