Purchasing Director jobs in Long Beach, CA

MW Polar Foods was founded in 1976, we are one of the largest importer and distributor of premium quality grocery packaged goods & general merchandise products. Our Headquarter is located in Cerritos/Norwalk, CA, and we have 6 Distribution Centers strategically located throughout the continental U.S. servicing various retail channels across the U.S. and South/Central America.

MW Polar Foods is currently recruiting a Purchasing Specialist. This is an opportunity for a recent college graduate or opportunistic individual eager to learn and grow in the consumer packaged goods industry from the ground up. We are ranked #3 after Dole and Del Monte in canned fruit business. You will learn from all aspects of the business working with other team members. A detail-oriented, self-motivated and a good team player is preferred.

Position summary

Purchasing specialist will be assigned to manage a unique product line. This position is required to maintain healthy inventory level, works tightly with vendors for highest quality with best cost available.

Job Duties

• Procures a variety of commodities and services in accordance to company’s policies and procedures
• Point of contact for the company’s vendors. Liaises with vendors to resolve issues that may arise associated with processing purchase orders
• Provide support to company salespeople on product expertise and handling specific purchasing arrangements
• Inventory Control - Analyze inventory levels by item and plan inventory shipments based on seasonality and sales movement
• Collect quotations, calculate import costs, and make purchase recommendations.
• Coordinate product shipment schedule with suppliers and track and trace shipments and documentation.
• Develop new product in compliance with government regulations.
• Perform profit analysis by item, bring cost change to higher management’s attention
• Perform certain functions of a sales coordinator
• Other duties as assigned

Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Bilingual in Mandarin preferred
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Ability to relate and communicate across all levels in the organization
• Ability to prioritize job functions to meet deadlines and ensure smooth workflow, and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Solid PC operational knowledge related to MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook are required

Benefits:

• Health Insurance - Company covers 100% premium for the employees choice of HMO or PPO coverage
• Paid Sick leave
• Paid Vacation
• 401(K): Company matching
• Bonus program
• Continue education program
• Holiday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person