Japanese or Chinese Bilingual Purchasing Assistant/Coordinator

Top-Us; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Top-Us in Houston, TX is seeking a Japanese or Chinese bilingual Purchasing Assistant/Coordinator to join our office. You will monitor inventory, issue purchase orders, coordinate deliveries, and support product setup while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Ideal candidates have bilingual skills (Japanese or Chinese), familiarity with purchasing/procurement processes, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/inventory systems.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Japanese or Chinese required.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing or food distribution is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP or inventory management system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory and prepare purchase orders based on demand and lead times.
• Coordinate deliveries and resolve shipping or fulfillment issues.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and USDA food safety regulations.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist with inventory counts.
• Support new product setup and collaborate on product evaluations.
• Process invoices and purchasing documentation.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Warehouse, and Accounting to ensure smooth operation.
• Source products and maintain relationships with domestic suppliers.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese/Chinese

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Japanese or Chinese Bilingual Purchasing Assistant/Coordinator - Houston, TX

Position: Japanese or Chinese Bilingual Purchasing Assistant/Coordinator

Industry: Food Distributor

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $18-25/hr

Status: Full Time/Direct Hire

Work Style: Office

Ref #: #33448

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory and prepare purchase orders based on demand and lead times.
• Coordinate deliveries and resolve shipping or fulfillment issues.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and USDA food safety regulations.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist with inventory counts.
• Support new product setup and collaborate on product evaluations.
• Process invoices and purchasing documentation.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Warehouse, and Accounting to ensure smooth operation
• Source products and maintain relationships with domestic suppliers

Qualifications

• Japanese or Chinese bilingual language skills are required
• Previous purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience in the food manufacturing or food distribution industry is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP or inventory management system experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.