Industry: Food
Location: Medley, Florida
Salary: DOE
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Business Level, Japanese: Business Level
Detail: Essential Job Functions
• Develops and execute purchasing strategies to support the Company’s business objectives.
• Negotiates with vendors for the best possible price and service guarantee.
• Researches and develop products for the Company to increase sales and revenue.
• Monitors and forecasts upcoming demand and develops new supply source if necessary.
• Reviews inventory and investigates discrepancies.
• Manages and develops food safety programs for hazard analysis, sanitation, recall, etc.
• Oversees quality control and ensures compliance with government food safety standards and regulations.
• Coordinates with purchasing employees in other locations to negotiate discounts for bulk purchases and optimizes efficiency.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department and provides constructive and timely feedback, training, and coaching.
• Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
• Able to sit and work in an office setting for extended periods of time.
• Able to type and use the computer for extended periods of time.
• Able to talk, hear, walk, stand, smell, taste, reach, bend, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Working Conditions
o Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office
o Location: Indoors, with travel to vendor sites as necessary.
Other Requirements
• Business level English required – Read/write/speak/listen.
• Business level Japanese required - Read/write/speak/listen.
• Frequent business travel required.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
• Pass the Sake Adviser course within 1 year
• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain or another related field required.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in the Japanese food distribution industry, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills, and attention to detail.
• Possess intermediate mathematical knowledge such as profit margin calculations, markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, Sage, AS400 or Microsoft Business Central highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Japanese foods, non-food items and liquors preferred.
Disclaimers
This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related duties as instructed or requested by the department manager or other management as needed, subject to reasonable accommodation and business needs. The information contained herein is subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, and no part of this document is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the “at-will” employment status with the Company. Requirements are subject to accommodations with ADA, FEHA, and all other applicable federal and state laws. Please report any changes of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.
This is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
