Purchasing Assistant (Non-Food) - Onsite

Purchasing Assistant (Non-Food)100% Onsite in El Monte, CA $40,000 to $48,000 base salary NOTE: The candidate will negotiate pricing, sit in front of the computer, and do the spreadsheet. Candidate will not on the roads to visit clients or sales. Responsibilities: Maintains records on the Company AS400 system including inventory adjustment, price change, and container list. Prepares weekly sales meeting, update reports to inform salesperson about new products, changes in current products, and promotions. Sets up stock and vendor numbers in AS400. Process B/L, receipts and invoices to make payment on time Coordinate with warehouse and vendors on short shipment, damages, and returned kegs to receive credits in a timely manner. Coordinate with AP to track invoices for making payment on time. Coordinate with AR to assure vendor credits are received in a timely manner. Set up New Vendors in the system; maintain and update their information in a timely manner. Assists with annual Food Expo preparations. Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours. Qualifications: Physical Requirements: Ability to sit in an office setting for the majority of the day. Ability to type for extended periods throughout the day. Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. Working Conditions: o Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office. Other Requirements: Business level English Required – Read/write/speak/listen. Basic level Japanese preferred- 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 required. Bachelor’s Degree in business preferred. 1+ years of relevant experience preferred Knowledge and Skills: Basic mathematical knowledge – 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