Assistant ERP Manager

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Full Time Professional El Monte, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $ Annually

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co‑op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese food service suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide.

Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents

Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.

• Support ERP implementation projects for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central across U.S. locations.
• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements and aligning them with system capabilities.
• Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and resources to support on‑time delivery.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business processes and support system alignment.
• Identify and elevate potential risks or issues to management.

• Assist with system configuration and customization of Business Central modules.
• Coordinate with ERP vendors for support, troubleshooting, and minor enhancements.
• Support data migration efforts, including data validation and testing to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with system integrations (APIs, EDI, etc.) under guidance.

• Develop user manuals and conduct role‑based training for end‑users.
• Provide post‑go‑live support and system maintenance.
• Collect user feedback regularly and work with relevant departments to drive continuous functional improvements.
• Support ongoing system maintenance, updates, and minor enhancements.
• Assist in identifying process improvements and system optimization opportunities.
• Support reporting needs and basic data analysis for business operations.
• Participate in testing and implementation of new features or system updates.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support business needs and system functionality.
• Monitor system performance and assist in resolving operational or technical issues.
• Maintain system documentation and update procedures as needed.
• Provide support to internal IT and external vendors for issue resolution.
• Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Other duties as required from manager.
• Obligation to answer to all management as requested.

• Ability to sit and work in an office setting for extended period of time.
• Ability to type and use the computer for extended period of time.
• Ability to walk, talk, hear, climb, balance, reach, bend, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office.
• Location:
  
  Indoors, with travel if necessary.

• Business level Japanese preferred – Read/write/speak/listen.
• Overnight business travel required. Occasional off‑hour work support required.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently and efficiently in a team.
• Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignment and workload.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with system upgrades and user training is a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience with Microsoft ERP system or other relevant experience required.

• Knowledge of technical management and information analysis.
• Knowledge of software and operating systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Excellent user training, coaching, and end‑user support skills.
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and…