Job Description
About the Job 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 8,000 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 : El Monte, CA. Hours : M-F: 8AM - 5PM. 1 hour lunch. OT as needed. Essential Job Functions: Coordinate with department manager and Purchasing Agent colleagues to manage relationship with suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with contract terms. Issue purchase orders to suppliers. Assist department manager to set up stock numbers for new items and products. Research and develop products for the Company to sell by tasting and evaluating sample products, visiting production companies, and working with the sales departments and warehouse to identify customer needs and preferences. Work with group companies and affiliated companies to assist with processing and shipping orders to their locations. Collaborate with the department manager and Purchasing Agent colleagues to negotiate bulk discounts by coordinating with MTC Group for bulk purchases. Conduct inventory checks whenever there are discrepancies in the warehouse inventory. Assist with annual Food Expo preparations. Attend Company events a