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We are looking for a detail-oriented Bilingual Purchasing Assistant to support day-to-day procurement operations in Torrance, California. This permanent position is ideal for someone who can coordinate purchasing activities with accuracy, communicate effectively in Japanese and English, and stay organized in a fast-moving environment. The role is primarily focused on purchasing, with occasional backup assistance for basic IT-related tasks when needed.
Job Responsibility
Coordinate purchasing activities by creating, tracking, and updating purchase orders to support timely material availability
Communicate with vendors and internal teams in Japanese and English to confirm order details, resolve discrepancies, and maintain smooth procurement flow
Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing information, and related documentation with a high level of attention to detail
Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment planning to help prevent shortages or overstock situations
Support import or logistics-related purchasing processes by following shipment status and coordinating required information
Use Excel tools such as formulas and pivot tables to analyze purchasing data, prepare reports, and identify trends
Help troubleshoot routine system or user issues and provide basic backup support for Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, or related business systems when IT coverage is needed
Assist with user access updates, permission maintenance, and other administrative support tasks tied to business applications as assigned
Requirements
Bilingual Fluency in Japanese with strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced working knowledge of Excel including formulas and pivot tables
Experience supporting purchasing, procurement coordination, supply chain, logistics, inventory control, or related operations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
High attention to detail and commitment to accurate data entry and recordkeeping
Sound problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to daily tasks
Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems is preferred
Interest in learning basic IT support responsibilities
prior IT experience is helpful but not required
Nice to have
Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems
Interest in learning basic IT support responsibilities
prior IT experience is helpful but not required
What we offer
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance