Starting Salary: $50,000/annual
Are you looking for a position with the opportunity for career advancement in supply chain? We are seeking an organized individual with excellent time-management skills for an entry-level role as an Associate Buyer in our Purchasing department.
Position Summary Description:
Provide administrative support for the buyers including item maintenance, claims processing and purchase order confirmations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists buyers with the system maintenance of item symbols, weight, cube, descriptions, GTINs, vend or item #s and shelf-life information.
- Processes and expedites purchase orders for local vendors.
- Verifies item data from 3rd party sources and determines whether it’s valid information to implement into the company’s system.
- Assists buyers in confirming purchase order prices and identifies any discrepancies.
- Assists buyers in researching new products and providing landed cost quotes to the sales team.
- Assists buyers in processing vendor claims for samples and damages.
- Tracks progress of all customer complaints and ensures all issues are resolved
- Reviews data integrity reports for discrepancies and works with buyers to make corrections.
- Works directly with new vendors to ensure all on required paperwork are completed.
- Works directly with existing vendors to request paperwork renewals for letters of guarantee, certificate of insurance and HACCP plan.
- Performs clerical duties such as typing correspondence, filling vendor proposals, certifications, bids and support documents.
- Performs similar and related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Uses the Company’s Mission/Vision Statements and Core Values as their guiding principles.
Education/Training and Experience
Associates Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
One to two years of experience in a business-related field preferred. Foodservice industry a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical/Vision/Dental
- 401(k) with Company Matching
- Life insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible On-Demand Pay
Y. Hata & Co., Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.