Scheduled work hours: 
M-Th: 9AM – 6PM; F: 8AM – 5PM; 1 hr. lunch. OT may apply
Essential Job Functions
• Manages procurement of food and non-food items from other MTC locations and vendors nationwide to secure supplies. 
• Sources and negotiates prices and deals with vendors 
• Monitors and analyzes daily inventory of products and creates purchasing plans based on order volume, assortment and lead time for products.
• Organizes purchasing invoices/Create Purchasing Order. 
• Calculates costs and processs receiving and posting into AS400 correctly, in a timely manner. • Works with warehouse department to conduct periodic physical inventory and report any issues to Manager. 
• Update data in AS400 for inventory adjustment, item transfer, status change, pricing change, location set-up, create new stock number and new vendor information. 
• Handles shipment issues in a timely manner and escalates issues to management when needed. 
• Answers questions regarding products, ordering status, shipping schedule, on hand item condition and inventory discrepancy, and escalates issues accordingly. 
• Develop and maintain Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety plans, and prerequisite programs such as Sanitation, Good Manufacturing/Distribution Practice (GMP)'s for food storage and distribution, Food Defense, Recall, Allergen and Supplier Verification (Vendor's Program) 
• Provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the compliance with FDA and USDA safety standards (GMP, HACCP, SSOP, Vendor program, Food Defense, Recall Program, etc.). • Conducts monthly internal audits and work closely with warehouse management to implement any corrective actions 
• Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
• Able to sit in an office setting for an extended period of time 
• Able to type and use a computer for extended periods throughout the day 
• Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally 
• Working Conditions 
o Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office
Other Requirements
• Business level English required – read/write/speak/listen 
• Business level Japanese required – read/write/speak/listen 
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
• Bachelor's Degree required, major in Business or relevant fields preferred 
• 2-3 years of purchasing or relevant work experience required
Knowledge and Skills
• Intermediate mathematical knowledge – profit margin calculations, 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