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Wismettac Asian Foods Inc

Job Summary: Purchasing Associate 1 contributes to the efficient purchase order operation for the branch office by providing administrative support to the purchase order (PO) team and their upper management in accordance with the company’s Standard Operation Procedure (SOP). This job performs a range of general and specific/clerical tasks that can be learned on the job such as filing, copying, and collecting documents, answering phones, ordering, and distributing supplies, and PO/ Internal Requisition (IR) data entry. Other tasks may include but are not limited to maintaining supplier records, sorting, and distributing, incoming /outgoing mail, and/or receiving phone calls from suppliers. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area.
 
Essential Job Functions: 
<ul>
<li>Prepare Purchase Order:</li>
<li>Purchasing Associate 1 prepares and processes accurate purchase orders.</li>
<li>Purchasing Associate 1 works closely with the sales department to obtain sales planning quantity, seasonal items quantity, and import order items quantity ensuring that purchases are recorded at the time of request and submit these orders to get approval from the Branch Manager or Deputy Branch Manager.</li>
<li>Schedule Shipping</li>
<li>Purchasing Associate 1 schedules incoming and outgoing shipments. A major part of this duty is preparing records to reflect when purchased items arrive and ensuring that all materials arrive.</li>
<li>Purchasing Associate 1 may also schedule outgoing shipments for return if necessary.</li>
<li>Purchasing Associate 1 follows up with suppliers to check in on late or missing shipments or to report damaged goods.</li>
<li>Interact with Suppliers</li>
<li>Purchasing Associate 1 obtains pricing and product specifications.</li>
<li>Responsible for verifying inbound information, order pricing, and acknowledgment.</li>
<li>Process new vendor registration to set up with form.</li>
<li>Purchasing Associate 1 speaks directly with supplier’s representatives to gather order pricing data, compare supplier’s offers for shipping rates and material prices, and maintain supplier’s contact information.</li>
<li>Maintain Purchase Records</li>
<li>Purchasing Associate 1 maintains detailed records of purchases, including quantities, shipping information, and costs associated with the purchase. They may provide these records to department heads to aid in budget and financial management or maintain purchasing department files to support future activities. The Purchasing Associate 1 may also submit these records to the company’s financial departments to aid in the budget resolution.</li>
<li>Import-related Job</li>
<li>Supervise handling and arranging the custom clearance for all merchandise including communication with custom brokers and vendors. Support routine administrative import related jobs as needed.</li>
<li>Others as assigned</li>
<li>Ensure that each employee, customer, clients, and vendor receive outstanding customer service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and assisting everyone by maintaining outstanding product knowledge and all other components of customer service related to the office operation.</li>
<li>Ensure to follow company guidelines including attendance.</li>
<li>Physical inventory preparation and support.</li>
<li>Other office work as needed.</li>
</ul>
Benefits*: Wismettac offers competitive benefits, which include:
 <ul>
<li>Health Insurance</li>
<li>Vision Insurance</li>
<li>Dental Insurance</li>
<li>Life & accident insurance</li>
<li>Pet Insurance</li>
<li>401(k) with company matching</li>
<li>19 days of paid time off</li>
<li>Wellness program and EAP assistance</li>
<li>and much more!</li>
<li>Most benefits require employee contribution</li>
</ul>
Pre-employment Drug testing is required.
 Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
 Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.

Purchasing Associate 1

The Marketing Portfolio Manager is a key marketing team member responsible for developing and executing go-to-market strategies for new products and managing portfolio strategies for existing products within an assigned business domain. The role's specific focus is divided into two key areas:
 <ul>
<li>Mainstream Retail: The Marketing Portfolio Manager for Mainstream Retail is responsible for the growth of our product portfolio, with a special emphasis on our brand, Shirakiku, in mainstream retail channels.</li>
<li>Food Service and Asian Retail: The Marketing Portfolio Manager for Food Service and Asian Retail is responsible for the continued growth of our portfolio, particularly our brand, Shirakiku, in our traditionally strong channels.</li>
</ul>
The Marketing Portfolio Manager will collect and analyze consumer and customer insights for the focus segments within their assigned market; Lead the creation and execution of segment/category-specific marketing tactics, which include managing both the product portfolio and brand promotion.
 This role reports to the Senior Marketing Manager, who oversees and harmonizes the overall U.S. marketing strategy. The Marketing Portfolio Manager will also collaborate with expert marketing professionals, such as insight researchers, designers, and brand promoters. This individual will manage complex projects, mentor junior team members, and work cross-functionally to ensure that all marketing initiatives align with overarching business objectives.
 
Essential Job Functions: 
<ul>
<li>Collect and analyze consumer, customer, and market insights to develop a data-driven business strategy for the assigned market or segment.</li>
<li>Lead product development and portfolio management initiatives in prioritized "must-win" categories to maximize revenue. Monitor and communicate the strategy and its progress with key stakeholders, and be agile in updating it based on key performance indicators (KPIs).</li>
<li>Collaborate with an insight researcher to integrate consumer insights into product concept briefs and develop consumer-oriented Shirakiku products.</li>
<li>Co-led consumer promotion and branding efforts for the responsible market with a Brand Promoter.</li>
<li>Manage content calendars, project timelines, and external agency relationships to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.</li>
<li>Champion efficient marketing operational tools and systems, such as Sales Force Automation (SFA) and Marketing Automation (MA), within the assigned business area. Collaborate with the Japan HQ marketing team to customize and launch digital initiatives to better connect with U.S. consumers and customers.</li>
<li>Work with Finance on budget reconciliation and performance forecasting.</li>
</ul>
Experience/ Training/ Education
 <ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.</li>
<li>MBA in Marketing is highly preferred</li>
<li>3 to 5 years of progressive experience in marketing, with a demonstrable track record of successfully developing and executing impactful marketing strategies and campaigns.</li>
<li>Proven experience in a leadership role, managing complex projects, and potentially mentoring team members.</li>
<li>Extensive experience across a broad range of marketing channels, with deep expertise in digital marketing, content strategy, and performance analytics.</li>
<li>Experience in the food industry is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Certifications in relevant marketing platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Salesforce Marketing Cloud) is a plus</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
 <ul>
<li>Passion for Asian food, culinary trends, and consumer insights.</li>
<li>Advanced Analytical Acumen: Exceptional ability to analyze complex data sets, derive meaningful insights, and make data-driven decisions that impact business outcomes. Proficient in advanced Excel, BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and marketing analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics).</li>
<li>Results-Oriented: Proven ability to drive measurable results and a strong understanding of ROI in marketing.</li>
<li>Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence cross-functional teams, and mentor junior colleagues.</li>
<li>Communication & Presentation: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex marketing strategies and results clearly and persuasively to executive leadership and diverse audiences.</li>
<li>Expert Project Management: Superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects concurrently, set clear deadlines, and ensure execution.</li>
<li>Technical Proficiency: Expert-level experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), marketing automation platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Marketo, Pardot), SEO/SEM tools, and content management systems.</li>
<li>Creative & Innovative: A blend of creative thinking and analytical rigor to develop fresh, effective marketing approaches.</li>
<li>Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and proactively adjust strategies based on evolving market conditions and performance data.</li>
</ul>
Working conditions: 
Work in a comfortable office environment. Occasional extended hours to meet deadlines. Marketing projects may require on-call availability, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays. Managers may be required to travel domestically or internationally for business purposes, such as attending parent-company meetings or visiting branch offices for marketing analysis and campaign support.
 
Benefits*: Wismettac offers competitive benefits, which include:
 <ul>
<li>Health Insurance</li>
<li>Vision Insurance</li>
<li>Dental Insurance</li>
<li>Life & accident insurance</li>
<li>Pet Insurance</li>
<li>401(k) with company matching</li>
<li>19 days of paid time off</li>
<li>Wellness program and EAP assistance</li>
<li>and much more!</li>
<li>Most benefits require employee contribution</li>
</ul>
Pre-employment Drug testing is required.
 Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
 Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.

Marketing Portfolio Manager

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Purchasing Associate 1

Marketing Portfolio Manager