Japanese BIlingual Purchasing Coordinator

Bilingual Purchasing Coordinator (Japanese / English)

Location:

Torrance, CA (Onsite)

Classification:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedules:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (

Note:

Working schedule may fluctuate with rotating shift start times, such as an 8:00 AM start, to be finalized at a later date).

Summary:

An global food & beverage manufacturing and distribution organization is seeking a proactive Japanese Bilingual Purchasing Coordinator to join their team in Torrance, CA. This position is responsible for maintaining inventory levels, production planning, purchasing raw materials, and aligning finished goods availability with customer demand. The ideal candidate brings 2-3 years of purchasing/production coordination experience, strong negotiation skills, and bilingual fluency in Japanese and English.

• International Purchasing Coordination
  • Maintain inventory data across internal systems (Quick Books, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Excel).
  • Collaborate with Sales and Purchasing Management to prepare and coordinate sea freight orders and production placements with Japan headquarters.
  • Work with regulatory and customs agencies to register and coordinate import/export documentation.
  • Track ocean/air shipments, create inbound shipping sheets, and communicate status to cross-functional teams.
  • Coordinate label and package designs between Japan, Sales, and Marketing teams.
• Domestic Purchasing & Production Planning
  • Partner with Sales and Purchasing teams to forecast demand and maintain required inventory stock.
  • Manage co-packer relationships, order placement, production scheduling, and inventory transfers to/from offsite cold storage.
  • Calculate required ingredient/flavor volumes, generate Purchase Orders (POs), and execute Bill of Materials (BOM) creation for final products.
  • Manage vendor schedules, shipment delivery dates, physical inventory counts, and label/packaging specifications.
  • Occasionally attend trade shows or conduct supplier site visits.
• Departmental & Language Support
  • Serve as a functional backup for Purchasing Assistant and Purchasing Manager responsibilities as needed.
  • Provide fluent English/Japanese translation for internal communications, technical documentation, and cross-border vendor interaction.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to solve problems and drive process improvements.
• Capability to analyze demand forecasts and make data-backed purchasing recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively in a moderate-noise office environment and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (reading, writing, and speaking) to communicate seamlessly across teams in the U.S. and Japan.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in production, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid California Driver's License.

• Experience in food/beverage ingredient, value-added ingredient, or nutraceutical industries.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Quick Books.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

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