Purchasing Associate in Rancho Cucamonga, California at Nongshim USA INC

Purchasing Associate (Entry Level)
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

• Procure raw materials, coordinating specifically with overseas vendors and suppliers.

• Manage supplier complaints, SQF (Safe Quality Food) requirements, new material vendor approvals, and ISO management.

• Source new materials, establish relationships with new vendors, and manage all related vendor documentation.

• Manage daily schedules to meet both soup and noodle production demands, prioritizing other tasks as needed.

• Properly and accurately manage Purchase Orders (POs) from issuance through to delivery.

• Perform thorough invoice verification to ensure PO-BL-Verification accuracy and identify/resolve any invoice discrepancies directly with vendors.

• Independently identify possible issues affecting the production line and report them in a timely and urgent manner.

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and foster a continuous improvement culture with a cross-functional, collaborative mindset.

• Manage new material and vendor policies in accordance with SQF procurement processes.

• Communicate expected delivery dates to vendors at, or prior to, the time the purchase order is submitted.

• Notify field operations and project management regarding any material cost overruns and/or material delays.

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.

• University degree or equivalent experience in lieu of college preferred.

• A major in Business Administration (preferably in Accounting and/or Finance) and/or Supply Chain is preferred.

• English is required; Korean is preferred.

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.

• Basic procurement knowledge and an understanding of basic accounting principles.

• Basic knowledge of material cycle counting and basic administrative tasks.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Industry certifications or licenses are not required but are welcomed.

• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Employee Benefits:

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Fully paid by company)
• 401K Matching up to 4%
• Cellphone Allowances
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• 10 Paid Vacation
• 5 Paid Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee development program
• On-Job Training Program
• Career-Path
• Lunch Catering for employees
• Various Team building programs
• Health Wellness

Job Type: Full-time (non-exempt)

Starting Salary Range: starting $59,000 to $65,000 per year based on experience
(Negotiable depending on experience, excluding bonus and other earnings)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to work in person:

• Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730