Bilingual Buyer
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Job Description
Your Future Company
Bokksu is a venture-backed trailblazing digital-first brand that delivers Japanese snacks to happy snackers in 100 countries online and in nearly 5000 US retail locations. Were proud to partner directly with pop culture brands and centuries-old family snack makers in Japan to introduce their delectable treats to the world.
Our success has been spotlighted on Today Show WSJ NY Times Wirecutter and the Strategist. Join us and help bring the charm of Japanese snacks to the world!
Your Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Bilingual Buyer to manage product strategy and purchasing for our subscription service and e-commerce shop. Specific responsibilities include:
- Product & Purchasing Strategy:
- Plan and execute attractive high-margin product lineups based on market trends sales data and consumer insights
- Optimize sourcing manage costs and build strong supplier relationships
- Plan and execute attractive high-margin product lineups based on market trends sales data and consumer insights
- Data Analysis & Product Performance Evaluation:
- Analyze pricing trends sales performance and inventory levels to propose improvements for product lineups and sales initiatives
- Conduct scenario analysis and benchmarking by product and category
- Analyze pricing trends sales performance and inventory levels to propose improvements for product lineups and sales initiatives
- Supply Chain & Inventory Management:
- Build and maintain trust-based relationships with domestic and international suppliers
- Manage inventory levels and product expiration dates to minimize stockouts and reduce waste
- Build and maintain trust-based relationships with domestic and international suppliers
- Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with Product Logistics E-commerce and Marketing teams to drive promotions and maximize sales
- Lead initiatives for new product launches and improvements to existing products to enhance overall brand value
- Work closely with Product Logistics E-commerce and Marketing teams to drive promotions and maximize sales
Your Qualifications
- Ability to multitask efficiently with strong time management and a sense of responsibility
- Confident in collecting analyzing and utilizing data to approach problem-solving logically
- Experience in international procurement import/export operations
- Ability to systematize improve and document work processes
- Strong collaboration skills across teams and with external partners to achieve results
- High motivation to learn and grow while working cooperatively with others
- Clear communication based on data and insights
- Strong interest in food and culture with an eye for new products and trends
Your Requirements
- Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
- 23 years of experience in international trade purchasing procurement product planning category management or EC/grocery-related operations
- Practical experience with Shopify Slack AirTable ShipHero Notion Asana or similar tools
- Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency
- Proficiency in basic Excel/Google Sheets functions (INDEX-MATCH VLOOKUP etc.)
- Experience working onsite preferably in a startup environment
- Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment and work proactively
- Deep passion for food and culture
- This is a full-time position and the applicant must currently be based in Tokyo
Your Benefits
- Visa support available
- Social insurance coverage
- Paid vacation
- Commuting allowance
- Company events (retreats dinners happy hours etc.)
- Monthly Bokksu subscription and unlimited access to Japanese snacks in the office
Bokksu provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Employment Type
Full-Time
