Job Description
Job Description
Company Description
- Direct Hire
- Irvine, CA
- Must bilingual in Korean / Englsih
- $36.00-$39.00 per hour DOE + eligible for an annual bonus
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical and adaptable Purchasing & Sourcing Senior Analyst to support internal and external stakeholders through accurate reporting, effective procurement strategies and cross-functional collaboration. The role is critical in ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of products while maintaining strong communication with both our parent company overseas as well as domestic vendors. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who excels at working both independently and within a team, can prioritize in urgent situations and continuously seeks to improve efficiency in purchasing operations.
Job Description
Communicate with purchasing team and product management teams to identify and prioritize items in need of procurement / sourcingStrive to understand the market and conduct market research when necessaryEstablish materials and purchasing plans and carry out purchasing work through affiliates and non-affiliatesProcure and manage supporting materials purchased through affiliates and non-affiliatesCreate business reports that provide insight into key data points after analysis and collectionSynthesize internal and external information sources, including ERP data, competitor communications, and market research, to identify behavioral patterns and strategies and develop recommendations and actionable insightsCommunicate data analysis results to managers in written and verbal form and provide suggestions based on resultsKey reporting on a weekly / monthly / quarterly basisDevelop annual sales plans by analyzing market trends, competitor activities and economic factorsAnalyze metrics and design reports to help the company make important business decisionsProvide competitive analysis of market offerings from various companies and identify market trends, pricing / business models, sales and operating methodsCommunicate, liaise and collaborate with the parent company located in Korea and develop plans to refine strategies and analyze business proposalsUnderstand the new product development process and effectively improve internal communication within the projectFulfills special project requests from the CEO, internal / external executives, and other departments.Assist and support internal and external team members, management and customersMaintain up-to-date knowledge of the industry, related industries, markets, products, competitors, customers, etc.Build effective working relationships with team members and outside vendorsAbility to multitask and adapt to changes in workload, assignments and priorities to meet deadlines Ability to work both independently and in a team environmentUtilize inventory planning and forecasting to determine optimal stock level projectionsIdentify specific items that pose potential urgency and communicate with vendors and internal teams to expedite shipmentsCollaborate with other departments to provide usage and stock projection reports to project future inventory needsQualifications
5-7 years of experience in purchasing / sourcingAnalytical techniques that enable the development of data-driven report.Intermediate : Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OutlookAbility to solve problems and provide analysisAbility and willingness to learn and maintain technical product information and sales procedures Strong customer service and communication skills to effectively connect data with colleagues and outside vendorsWorks overtime as needed and as requested to complete job dutiesBilingual in Korean / EnglishPreferred Qualifications :
Native proficiency in Korean is strongly preferred.Bachelor's degree or related degree in business, marketing, finance, or related fieldExperience with CRM and SAP Resource Management programsFamiliarity with water heater / boiler / HVAC field a plusAdditional Information
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