Supply Chain Assistant Manager (Food) - Japanese Bilingual Preferred

Pasona N A, Inc.; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. in Cerritos, CA is seeking a Supply Chain Assistant Manager to support purchasing, inventory control, and vendor coordination for multiple restaurant locations.

This role works closely with the Culinary Supply team to ensure ingredients and supplies are ordered accurately and delivered on time. The position requires strong Excel skills and experience with ERP or inventory management systems, plus the ability to travel within California.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain experience.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to travel within California.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and coordinate deliveries.
• Monitor inventory and conduct monthly inventory counts.
• Communicate with vendors regarding orders and deliveries.
• Resolve invoice and purchasing discrepancies.
• Prepare purchasing and inventory reports using Excel and ERP systems.
• Visit restaurant locations and suppliers as needed.

Skills

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Travel within California

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Assistant Manager

Location: Cerritos, CA

Industry: Japanese Restaurant

Pay: $75-80k/year

Position Summary

Our client, a growing Japanese company is looking for a Supply Chain Assistant Manager who can support purchasing, inventory management, and vendor coordination for multiple restaurant locations. This role works closely with the Culinary Supply team to ensure ingredients and supplies are ordered accurately and delivered on time.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and coordinate deliveries
• Monitor inventory and conduct monthly inventory counts
• Communicate with vendors regarding orders and deliveries
• Resolve invoice and purchasing discrepancies
• Prepare purchasing and inventory reports using Excel and ERP systems
• Visit restaurant locations and suppliers as needed

Qualifications

Required

• 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to travel within California
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred

• Restaurant, hospitality, or food distribution experience
• Japanese-English bilingual
• Experience with Japanese cuisine or specialty foods