Purchasing & Planning Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Compile monthly product inventory statistics and make replenishment plans based on demand and consumption;
• Responsible for issuing purchase orders to suppliers and communicating delivery instructions and tracking of goods;
• Follow up on purchase orders, including handling issues related to raw materials, production, and delivery schedules;
• Prepare necessary documents for imported goods and contact suppliers to resolve existing problems;
• Issue claims to suppliers, logistics, or insurance based on the arrival of goods and customer quality complaints;
• Responsible for maintaining supplier files, organizing and archiving import documents, and applying for payments;
• Maintain communication with customer service, sales, and suppliers to stay informed about internal and external information to better control procurement/inventory costs;
• Other procurement tasks, including cost accounting, inquiries, and confirming delivery dates;
• Complete other tasks assigned by superiors.

Requirements:

• College degree or above, majoring in logistics, trade, or related fields;
• Over three years of experience in procurement and planning, with a preference for those who can independently handle import sea or air freight;
• Familiarity with import markets, with a preference for European and American markets;
• Clear logical thinking ability to formulate procurement plans and suggestions based on supply and demand;
• Good communication skills, strong sense of responsibility, proactive work attitude, and meticulous work;
• Able to rationally, actively, and proactively handle daily affairs through reasonable communication and coordination;

- Good customer service awareness; proficient in English listening, speaking, and writing, capable of handling daily - overseas business emails; fluent in spoken English;

• Proficient in operating Office software, familiarity with JDE system is preferred.