BTI Solutions is Hiring a Japanese Bilingual Seafood Procurement Specialist / El Paso, TX / Business / DIR-MUT Near El Paso, TX
Essential Job Functions • Manages procurement of Frozen/Fresh seafood items nationwide to secure supplies. • Researches and develops products for the Company, sources and negotiates prices and deals with existing/new vendors • Monitors and analyzes daily inventory of products and creates purchasing plans based on order volume, assortment and lead time for products. • Train and educate, improve sales staff’s sea food knowledge • Collaborates with purchasing team and sales team to predict product demand and sourcing needs. • Coordinates with suppliers to resolve product quality issues, delivery schedules, and product return/discrepancy issues • Analyzes procurement data to identify cost-effective strategies and enhance supply chain efficiency • Answers questions regarding products, ordering status, shipping schedule, on hand item condition and inventory discrepancy, and escalates issues accordingly. • Research and obtain necessary permits to handle frozen/fresh seafood products • Develop and maintain HACCP Plan for frozen/fresh seafood • 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.). • Attend trade shows to stay informed of new products • 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 • Able to use the phone for extended periods of time • Overnight travel may be required • 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 strongly preferred – read/write/speak/listen • Able to work weekends, holidays, and after hours as needed • Able to work independently and as a team • Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload • High School or Bachelor's Degree required. • 5 years of field sales or purchasing experience in frozen/fresh seafood 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