Purchasing Manager Bilingual English & Mandarin Chinese
Cerritos, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Allstate Floral is a leading home décor company that has become known for its innovative designs and breadth of high-quality artificial flowers and home décor accessories. Products include decorative flowers plants trees home accents and holiday décor sold through a broad spectrum of global retailers distributors and interior designers. Allstate Floral fosters an energetic work environment of creativity and collaboration. As theleading importer with the largest in-stock decorative flowers greenery and home decor Allstate Floral is always looking torecruit and retain exceptional peoplewho are skilled confident innovative and committed to providing excellent customer service.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Purchasing Manager role is an onsite position that will supervisea team of merchandising associates including recruiting selection training and performance management. Oversee supervise and execute domestic purchasing and overall management of inventory. Support demand planning and stock replenishment to avoid shortages or overstock. Identify evaluate and establish relationships with key suppliers and vendors. Work closely with multiple departments to maintain inventory control costs and support business growth
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Importing & Freight Operations
- Act as the primary point of contact with international freight forwarders and shipping companies
- Coordinate container bookings shipping schedules and ensure accurate documentation (e.g. commercial invoices packing lists B/Ls)
- Monitor incoming shipments and work with customs brokers to ensure timely clearance and delivery
- Resolve issues related to port delays demurrage documentation errors or freight discrepancies
- Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to manage inbound/outbound shipments and warehouse transfers
- Maintain consistent communication with overseas factories and third-party suppliers
- Follow up on open purchase orders monitor production quality and confirm ETAs
- Address and resolve production or shipment-related issues with vendors
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to quality delivery or pricing in a timely manner
- Ensure all products meet required quality standards and specifications
- Manage documentation related to compliance testing certifications and technical data sheets
- Work alongside internal staff (Sales Sourcing Customer Service Operations Accounting) to optimize purchasing efforts new product launches and changes in product life cycles to maximize customer satisfaction
- Develop and present regular reports on inventory performance inventory levels and key performance metrics
- Foster a high-performance team environment by mentoring and developing team members
- Drive continuous improvement within the team; ensuring best practices are followed
- Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement long-term strategies that support business growth and objectives
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies industry regulations and relevant legal requirements
- Bilingual English & Mandarin. Must speak read and write Mandarin.
- 5 years of purchasing experience in import/exportoperations or supply chain management
- Knowledge of global sourcing logistics and trade compliance
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
- Strong knowledge of international shipping processes Incoterms and working with freight forwarders/customs brokers
BENEFITS:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Term Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
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Manager
About Company
Allstate Floral, Inc, Allstate Floral inspires décor-minded people withbeautiful silk and artificial flowers, greenery, andhome accessories across a range of styles and pricepoints. As one of the industrys top importers with aselection of over 30,000 products from timeless totrend, A ... View more