Job description

An international consumer electronics company is seeking a purchasing assistant. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of purchasing in a technical field. This position includes small parts and technical/mechanical components. BUSINESS LEVEL READING, WRITING AND SPEAKING A MUST!

This company is a major consumer electronics manufacturer from Japan.

* * More information about the company will be disclosed to applicants.* *

Location: Torrance, CA

Industry: Consumer Electronics

Direct Hire with benefits

Salary: $45 - $50K D.O.E.

Business Hour: Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Great benefits: Medical/ Dental / Vision Life Insurance/ Vacation/ Sick leave/ National Holiday/ 401K

General Position Summary:

Support purchasing processes by working closely with Senior Management for ordering inventory and corresponding with Japan Headquarters regarding the next arrival of purchased items such as mechanical parts.

Purchasing Job Duties:

· Send order information through EDI to Japan Headquarters with approval of Senior Management by corresponding with Japan Headquarters.

· Entering financial information into appropriate software programs

· Coordinate Inventory Information by working closely with the Traffic Department for inventory management through checking costs and volume of inventory.

· Support Accounting Functions by developing Cost Sheets to calculate and allocate shipping-related costs, freight, and custom clearances.

· Contributes to the Team Effort being flexible in work assignments and covering for other staff such as IT as needed

· Maintains Professional and Technical Knowledge by attaining job-related certification and keeping up on industry trends; and by applying that knowledge to the job.

· Arranges the shipping insurance based on FOB price and ordering volume with the Accounting Manager.

· Creates invoices and enters information about write-offs through checking prices on shipment parts.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year accredited institution in Engineering or Business preferred.

· 3+ years of purchasing preferred

· Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to individuals and groups in English and Japanese.

· Must be detail oriented.

· Ability to multitask and proper use of time management.

· Ability to analyze and use various documents (contracts, purchase orders, etc.).

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Imports: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Japanese (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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