Purchasing Assistant Job at Mutual Trading Co., Inc., Phoenix, AZ

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  • Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
  • Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

  • Maintain records on the Company system including inventory adjustment, price change, and container list
  • Ensure adequate volume of products and create purchase orders based on sales volume and inventory
  • Manage and control focus sales/slow sales/low inventory items and others.
  • Communicate with our HQ about products and follow their directions
  • Frequently review inventory for discrepancies and work with the warehouse for resolutions
  • Coordinate with local vendors for products, including vendor relationship development, quality assurance, price negotiations, transportation logistics, and product development
  • Keep track of your duties and follow up if needed
  • Calculate costs and product pricing to determine profit margin
  • Process receipts and invoices in timely manner for payment
  • Lead bi-weekly sales meetings regarding product and inventory changes
  • Set up stock numbers
  • Coordinate semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend (twice a year)
  • Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours if needed
  • 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 30 pounds occasionally
  • Working Conditions
  • Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office


Other Requirements:

  • Business level English - Read/write/speak/listen
  • Business level 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.
  • 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 skill
  • Multitasking skill
  • Exceptional organization and time management skill
  • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Communication and interpersonal skill
  • Knowledge of Japanese foods and sake 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.

Mutual Trading Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area, Weekend work,

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