PrideStaff
Japanese/ Mandarin - Purchasing Agent
Location: Houston, Tx 77073
Shift: Monday thru Friday; 9am - 6pm w/ 1 hour lunch, OT may apply
Pay Rate: $18 - $27 DOE
Responsibilities: Manages purchasing of frozen, dry foods, and Non-food items, including sourcing, price negotiations, transportation logistics, and product development. Analyzes and forecasts product sales volume and market demands, and creates purchase orders based on sales volume, demands, and inventory level. Calculates product costs and prices to determine profit margin. Ensures product quality by sampling and customer feedback; works with suppliers for quality assurance. Frequently reviews inventory for discrepancies, large volume outbound orders, slow selling items, and expired items; works with the warehouse department for resolutions. Develops and executes purchasing strategies to support the organization's business objectives. Evaluates and assures the qualities of received items are consistent with the descriptions on purchase orders. Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours. Other duties as required. Obligation to answer to all upper management as requested. Qualifications:
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc. Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills. Has strong communications and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency. Communications and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of ERP systems. Knowledge of Japanese foods/non-foods and kitchen supplies preferred. Physical Requirements:
Able to sit and work in an office setting for the majority of the day. Able to use the computer and type for extended periods. Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 40 pounds occasionally. Working Conditions. Other Requirements:
Business level English required. Business level Japanese required. Maintains a positive attitude. Able to work independently and as a team. Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in business preferred. 2+ years of Food purchasing experience or training preferred.
Noise Level:
Normal to loud while in the office
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $18.00 - $27.00
Responsibilities: Manages purchasing of frozen, dry foods, and Non-food items, including sourcing, price negotiations, transportation logistics, and product development. Analyzes and forecasts product sales volume and market demands, and creates purchase orders based on sales volume, demands, and inventory level. Calculates product costs and prices to determine profit margin. Ensures product quality by sampling and customer feedback; works with suppliers for quality assurance. Frequently reviews inventory for discrepancies, large volume outbound orders, slow selling items, and expired items; works with the warehouse department for resolutions. Develops and executes purchasing strategies to support the organization's business objectives. Evaluates and assures the qualities of received items are consistent with the descriptions on purchase orders. Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours. Other duties as required. Obligation to answer to all upper management as requested. Qualifications:
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc. Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills. Has strong communications and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency. Communications and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of ERP systems. Knowledge of Japanese foods/non-foods and kitchen supplies preferred. Physical Requirements:
Able to sit and work in an office setting for the majority of the day. Able to use the computer and type for extended periods. Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 40 pounds occasionally. Working Conditions. Other Requirements:
Business level English required. Business level Japanese required. Maintains a positive attitude. Able to work independently and as a team. Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in business preferred. 2+ years of Food purchasing experience or training preferred.
Noise Level:
Normal to loud while in the office
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $18.00 - $27.00