Seafood Procurement Specialist

Industry: Clerical

Company: Mutual Trading Company

Who we are:

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 foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as “Culinary Ambassador” promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 7,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

Benefits

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

Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match

Location: Flower Mound, Texas

Hours: M-Thur: 9AM – 6PM, F: 8AM-5PM; 1 hour lunch; OT may apply

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.
• Reserch and obtain necessary permits to handle frozen/fresh seafood prodcuts
• 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 prodcuts
• 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

Disclaimers

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related duties as instructed or requested by the department manager or other management as needed, subject to reasonable accommodation and business needs. The information contained herein is subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, and no part of this document is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the “at-will” employment status with the Company. Requirements are subject to accommodations with ADA, FEHA, and all other applicable federal and state laws. Please report any changes of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.

Mutual Trading Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.