Job description

Who We Are:

Noritz has been an innovator in the water heater industry for over 60 years. We introduced the first modern, electronically controlled tankless water heater in 1981 and remain the leader in energy savings and superior hot water delivery today.

Summary:

Noritz is looking for a Japanese bilingual Purchasing Clerk to work hybrid (remote and in-office) at our office location in Fountain Valley, CA. This position is responsible for supporting business operations by purchasing products, parts, inventory needs, and services. It also conducts research, negotiates with vendors, and interviews prospective suppliers, in order to maintain a good quality of products at a reasonable price.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with occasional overtime.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and implement effective negotiating strategies
• Managing the timely planning, procurement, and delivery of high quality, and services from the supply base
• Communicate any order problems or delays
• Checking inventory and reordering supplies and stock as necessary
• Resolve shipment discrepancies with Supplier or internal warehouse
• Updating and maintaining records of all orders, payments, and received stock
• Conducting market research to keep abreast of emerging trends and business opportunities
• Inspecting stock and reporting any faulty items or inconsistencies immediately
• Conducting quality control for both supplier's service and products
• Attending product launches and networking with industry professionals
• Establishing professional relationships with suppliers
• Responsible for controlling after-service parts inventory including updating the scheduler, and ordering parts.

Non Essential Duties:

• Assists with warehouse (including Third-party warehouse) duties as necessary
• Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by senior management
• Reports all irregular issues and problems to management for solution
• Maintains good communication with senior management, office staff members, and outside contacts

Qualifications:

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business preferred but not required
• Must be cost management focused
• Excellent time management skills to manage high volume in a fast-paced environment
• Logistics or at least one year related to Purchasing /SCM experience and/or training
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• Basic knowledge of warehousing, distribution, supply functions and data processing systems

Language Ability:

• Ability to speak, read, write, and interpret in English and Japanese at a business level.

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• May be requested to work overtime and weekends or special program events.

Benefits Included:

• PPO Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits available: Life, Critical Illness, & Accident Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching up to 6%
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fountain Valley, CA 92708: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to obtain a drug and background screen?
• What is your minimum salary requirement?

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Japanese (Required)

Work Location: One location

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