Job Summary:
Coordinate import purchasing for frozen and dry food related products, including vendor relationship development, quality assurance, price negotiations, transportation logistics, and product development
· Coordinate with Los Angeles and New York purchasing departments for transportation and delivery of frozen and dry food products if necessary
· Maintains records on the Company Microsoft Dynamics NAV system including inventory adjustment, price change, and container list
· Process receipts and invoices for payment
· Calculate costs and product pricing to determine profit margin
· Ensure food products safely meets FDA and USDA regulation standards by maintaining HACCP and CAPA food safety plans
· Communicates with trucking companies to ensure proper transfer of goods
· Work with warehouse department to ensure correct quantity, satisfactory quality, and proper receiving of purchased goods
· Frequently review inventory for discrepancies and work with the warehouse for resolutions
· Ensure adequate volume of products and create purchase orders based on sales volume and inventory
· Create promotional flyers to promote selling Company products
· Coordinate semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
· Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
· Other duties as required by department manager
· Obligation to answer to all management as requested
Physical Requirements
· Ability to sit in an office setting for an extended period of time
· Ability to type and use a computer for extended periods throughout the day
· Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
· Working Conditions
o Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office
Other Requirements
· Business level English and Japanese – Read/write/speak/listen
· Maintain a positive attitude
· Ability to work independently and as a team
· Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
· High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in business preferred
· 2+ years of relevant experience; food industry experience preferred
Knowledge and Skills
· Intermediate mathematical knowledge – profit margin calculations, markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc.
· Problem-solving skills
· Advanced Microsoft Office, such as Excel, proficiency
· Communication and interpersonal skills
· Exceptional organization and time management skills
· Knowledge of Japanese foods and sakes preferred
Mutual Trading Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.78 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Years of Experience with Japanese Foods/Sakes/Pottery
Experience:
- Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person