Our client, a leading Japanese home appliance manufacturer is currently seeking a Purchasing Assistant（Japanese bilingual） 【Location】Torrance, CA 【Position】 Purchasing Assistant（Japanese bilingual） 【Compensation】$45-55K 【Hiring Style】Direct hiring, Fulltime, Onsite Role Overview This dual-responsibility role focuses primarily on Purchasing & Inventory Management (90-95%) , with light IT Backup Support (5-10%) for which training is provided.

Key Responsibilities Core Purchasing Operations:

Manage purchase orders (including EDI to Japan HQ), track inventory, investigate data discrepancies, and coordinate replenishment with warehouse and traffic teams.

HQ & Cross-Department Coordination:

Liaise directly with Japan Headquarters on shipment/production schedules. Collaborate with Sales on forecasting and promo plans to guide inventory levels.

Costing & Logistics:

Calculate and allocate freight and customs costs to ensure accurate inventory valuation.

IT Support:

Handle basic troubleshooting, Microsoft 365/SharePoint administration, basic networking, and ERP assistance (Business Central).

Quaifications:

Experience:

2+ years in purchasing, inventory management, logistics, or importing operations.

Japanese Language:

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Advanced Excel:

High proficiency required (SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables); an interview test may be administered.

Soft Skills:

Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Experience:

Purchasing:

1 year (Required)

Language:

Japanese (Required)

Work Location:

In person