Job Title:
Purchasing Assistant

Company: CJ Foodville USA

Location: newark, NJ

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

CJ Foodville USACJ Foodville USA oversees TOUS les JOURS, a French-Asian bakery café with over 300 bakery items. Renowned for sourcing fine ingredients and baking fresh daily, TOUS les JOURS is expanding rapidly with over 100 stores in the U.S. and plans for 1,000 more by 2030, achieving five years of consecutive positive operating income and 30% annual revenue growth.**For more information about the brand, please visit: TITLE: SCM Purchasing SupervisorREPORTS TO: SCM ManagerJOB TYPE: Full Time EmployeeDEPARTMENT: SCMLOCATION: Newark, NJ 07114Job Summary: SCM Purchasing Supervisor oversees inventory management, order processing, and customer service for CJ Foodville East. Responsibilities include forecasting and ordering products from local vendors and HQ, confirming inbound and outbound traffic, reviewing inspections, and maintaining vendor relationships. Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong communication skills are essential.JOB DUTIES (include but are not limited to the following):ImportDomestic PurchasingProcess orders accurately and efficiently.Provide support and guidance to franchisees in SCM field.Purchase goods from local vendors and manage inbound reports.Plan weekly outbound orders between centers and handle customer services.Analyze sales orders, forecast demands, and manage stock quality control.Suggest SCM strategies and manage announcements on system boards.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and distributors.Process return requests and handle invoice processing.Logistics and Inventory ManagementSupervise manufacturing operations, ensuring productivity and efficiency.Manage product manufacturing and expiration dates, addressing FIFO issues.Reconcile physical inventory records, maintain accurate records, and report any issues.Participate in monthly physical inventory checks and publish performance reports.PlanningSupervise the sourcing of frozen dough, cake, package, and raw materials, including monitoring delivery and pricing processes.Oversee the planning of production work schedules to ensure timely delivery of final products to customers.Forecast demand for stock and packages from South Korea.Customer Service:Interact directly with customers via telephone, email, or in-person interactions.Respond promptly to customer inquiries and resolve issues effectively.Handle and resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years experience in related fieldPreferred similar experiences of logistics and warehouse operationsStrong financial acumen is a plusData analysis skillsMust have strong communication skills both written and verbalMust possess strong responsibility, accurate decision and ability to have attention on detailsPreferred additional experiences of food industryMust be proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPointMust thrive in a team environment but be able to take initiative and work independently.Must be bilingual in Korean and EnglishEmployee BenefitsMedDenVisLife Insurance (100% Company Covered) from Day 1Short Term and Long-Term Disability Leave (short term 100% covered)401(k) 5% Match (no vesting period!) from Day 1"‹"‹"‹Flexible Time Available$600 Lifestyle Allowance (Annually)"‹"‹"‹"‹"‹Cellphone ReimbursementsEmployee Discounts (40% off CJ products & services)Paid Time Off (generous and increases by tier!) (20+days from 1st Year)Paid Maternity Leave (paid 100% for 12 weeks)Paid Secondary Caregiver Leave (up to 2 weeks)Paid Creative Leave (up to 4 weeks specified on years of service + monetary value)Education Benefit ($1,000 every year) providedPaid Holidays (11 days)Employee Club Activities (movie, e-sports, book, sports activity club, etc.)& Much More