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Pasona NA

Purchasing coordinator - Japanese Bilingual

Pasona NA, Torrance, California, United States, 90504

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Purchasing coordinator - Japanese Bilingual Job Num: 58271 Purchasing / Procurement

Job Description

***Japanese Bilingual Skill is required

Position Title:

Purchasing coordinator

Industry:

Food Manufacturing

Location:

Torrance, CA

Salary:

$45-60K (Non-Exempt)

A Japanese Food Manufacturing company is looking for a Purchasing Coordinator!

Key Responsibilities

Support international purchasing: coordinate with Japan HQ on boat orders, labels, packaging, certifications, and shipment scheduling. Track inbound shipments from Japan, coordinate with logistics, forwarders, couriers, and brokers. Maintain inventory data (QuickBooks, Business Central, Excel) and cost sheets. Support domestic purchasing: coordinate with co-packers for order placement, production scheduling, and deliveries. Calculate ingredients/flavors needed for production and create purchase orders. Manage inventory adjustments, transfers, and cold storage coordination. Work directly with vendors/suppliers for schedules, deliveries, labeling, and packaging. Create BOMs for new items, support trade shows and supplier visits. Provide English/Japanese translation support as needed. Backup Purchasing Manager/Assistant when required. Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 2-3 years' experience in purchasing or production coordination (experience in manufacturing/production company preferred). Food, beverage, or nutraceutical industry experience a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory systems. Bilingual: English (business level) and Japanese (business level or higher; native preferred).

If not native level Japanese, writing prompt required.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Valid CA Driver's License.

To apply, please send resume to ydoro@pasona.com

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Job Details

City:

Torrance State:

CA Job Type:

Permanent Job Salary High: Salary Low:

60000.00 Languages:

English;Japanese Hours of Operation: Benefits:

Health Ins;Dental Ins;Vision Ins;401K

Contact Information

Job Owner:

Yurie Doro Job Owner Email :

ydoro@pasona.com