Inventory Planning Associate

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life & accident insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) with company matching

19 days of paid time off

Wellness program and EAP assistance

and much more!

Job summary

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking an Inventory Planning Associate 1 to support day-to-day planning, purchasing, and inventory data updates across branch locations and vendors.

You will monitor stock levels, process adjustments, and ensure timely documentation of orders and receipts. The role collaborates with procurement and logistics teams, maintains purchase orders, resolves invoice issues, and supports supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical skills and problem solving.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing inventory planning and allocation to maintain product availability across locations.
• Create and manage purchase orders in line with processes and timelines.
• Maintain and document PO changes, receipts, and invoicing with vendors and accounts payable.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics and vendor teams to resolve discrepancies and optimize stock levels.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Inventory Planning Associate 1 is responsible for the day-to-day inventory planning operation for designated areas. They will collaborate with Wismettac branch locations, corporate divisions/ departments, and external customers/ vendors to provide support including, but not limited to purchasing, billing, processing/ updating inventory information in the system, monitoring shipping quantity, and adjusting inventory overages/ shortages.

Essential Job Functions

• Inventory Planning
  • Assist in executing inventory planning and allocation processes to maintain product availability and continuity of supply across global locations while learning to utilize the Supply Chain Planning system.
  • Collaborate with the procurement team and branches under direct supervision to monitor inventory levels and process adjustments as directed.
  • Issue purchase orders quickly and without error.
• Purchase Order (PO) creation.
  • Create purchase orders for goods and services in line with standard processes and cycle time expectations.
  • Examine and analyze purchase requisitions and quotes for completeness and accuracy of information.
  • Maintain queue of incoming purchase requisitions.
• Purchase Order (PO) management.
  • Update delivery schedule and pricing based on vendor acknowledgment and ensure that the purchase and receipt are properly documented and recorded.
  • Executing PO change requests promptly.
  • Interface effectively with vendors, accounts payable, vendor master, and logistics departments.
  • Resolve problems with invoices, supplier maintenance, and receiving discrepancies.
  • Collaborate with procurement teams to manage orders based on lead times, business needs, and price changes.
  • Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged by vendors.
  • Obtain the original promise date from vendors.
  • Resolve invoice issues and ensure that vendors are paid on time.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits*: Wismettac offers competitive benefits, which include:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life & accident insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 19 days of paid time off
• Wellness program and EAP assistance
• and much more!
• Most benefits require employee contribution

Pre-employment Drug testing is required.

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.