Local Purchasing Agent

at  Mutual Trading Co Inc

ABOUT US:

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We’ve grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as “Culinary Ambassador” promoting Japanese foods worldwide.
Since 2011, our affiliate, Yamasho Inc. takes pride in providing a variety of restaurant items ranging from non-food to dry and frozen food products to our restaurant customers in its current location in Elk Grove, IL. Today, the company is dedicated to meet and exceed the customers’ expectations and create a unique experience to our customers with the explosion of Japanese food and culture in America.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit in an office setting for an extended period of time
• Ability to type and use a computer for extended periods throughout the day
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Working Conditions
  o Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business level English – Read/write/speak/listen
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in business preferred
• 2+ years of relevant experience; food industry experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Intermediate mathematical knowledge – profit margin calculations, markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc.
• Problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office, such as Excel, proficiency
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and sakes preferred

Please refer the Job description for details