Japanese Bilingual Purchasing Assistant / El Paso, TX / Business / Dir-Mut

Scheduled work hours: M-Th: 9AM – 6PM;  F: 8AM – 5PM; 1 hr.  lunch. OT may applyEssential Job Functions

Manages procurement of food and non-food items from other MTC locations and vendors  

nationwide to secure supplies. 

Sources and negotiates prices and deals with vendors 

Monitors and analyzes daily inventory of products and creates purchasing plans based on  

order volume, assortment and lead time for products.  

Organizes purchasing invoices/Create Purchasing Order. 

Calculates costs and processs receiving and posting into AS400 correctly, in a timely manner.

Works with warehouse department to conduct periodic physical inventory and report any  

issues to Manager. 

Update data in AS400 for inventory adjustment, item transfer, status change, pricing change,  

location set-up, create new stock number and new vendor information. 

Handles shipment issues in a timely manner and escalates issues to management when  

needed. 

Answers questions regarding products, ordering status, shipping schedule, on hand item  

condition and inventory discrepancy, and escalates issues accordingly. 

Develop and maintain Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety plans,  

and prerequisite programs such as Sanitation, Good Manufacturing/Distribution Practice  (GMP)'s for food storage and distribution, Food Defense, Recall, Allergen and Supplier  Verification (Vendor's Program) 

Provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the compliance with FDA and USDA  

safety standards (GMP, HACCP, SSOP, Vendor program, Food Defense, Recall Program, etc.).

Conducts monthly internal audits and work closely with warehouse management to  

implement any corrective actions 

Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours. 

Performs other duties as assigned.Physical Requirements

Able to sit in an office setting for an extended period of time 

Able to type and use a computer for extended periods throughout the day 

Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally 

Working Conditions o Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the officeOther Requirements

Business level English required – read/write/speak/listen 

Business level Japanese required – read/write/speak/listen 

Maintains a positive attitude  

Able to work independently and as a team  

Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload  

Bachelor's Degree required, major in Business or relevant fields preferred 

2-3 years of purchasing or relevant work experience requiredKnowledge and Skills

Intermediate mathematical knowledge – profit margin calculations, 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