Purchasing Assistant

As a Purchasing Assistant at Hana Group US, your key responsibilities will include creating and tracking purchase orders, maintaining vendor records in procurement systems, liaising with suppliers about order statuses, and supporting the onboarding of new products. You will collaborate closely with the procurement team and cross-functional partners to ensure seamless supply chain execution.

To be considered for the Purchasing Assistant role at Hana Group US, you should have a Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management. Experience in the food industry is preferable. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are also important qualifications for this position.

The Purchasing Assistant contributes to the success of Hana Group US by ensuring product availability and maintaining strong supplier relationships. By effectively managing purchase orders and resolving issues related to inventory and shipments, you help streamline operations, ultimately ensuring that customers receive premium sushi products consistently.

Essential skills for a Purchasing Assistant at Hana Group US include financial acumen, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and strong data management capabilities. The ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a proactive attitude towards food and operations excellence is also crucial.

As a Purchasing Assistant at Hana Group US, you can expect an annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $55,000. This competitive salary reflects the important role you play in ensuring operational success and product quality in our dynamic sushi business.

In responding to this question, outline any specific tools or software you have used to create and track purchase orders. Highlight a instance where you streamlined this process, emphasizing your attention to detail and effectiveness in communication with vendors.

A successful answer would demonstrate your systematic approach to verifying information. Discuss methods you use to double-check data and the importance of accuracy in procurement to maintain product availability and supplier relationships.

You should showcase your organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks. Explain how you assess urgency and importance, and share tools or techniques you use to stay on top of your workload.

When addressing this question, explain your problem-solving approach. Talk about how you would contact suppliers to clarify the situation and the steps you take to resolve issues promptly, emphasizing your proactive communication skills.

Make sure to conduct research prior to your interview. Mention specific elements of the company’s mission, popular products, and any unique aspects of Hana Group US’s approach to Japanese cuisine that resonate with you.

Share your genuine passion for food and how it led you to pursue this role. It’s beneficial to connect your values with the company's mission, underlining your enthusiasm for contributing to high-quality food offerings.

In your response, convey the importance of transparency and communication. Provide an example of how you've successfully established rapport with a supplier and the positive outcomes that resulted.

Describe a specific situation where you faced a procurement challenge, detailing your thought process and what actions you took to achieve a successful resolution. Highlight any teamwork elements that were involved.

Discuss the tools and techniques you use for analyzing procurement data. Mention how data analysis informs decision-making within purchasing processes, aligning well with operational goals.

When answering this, list any ERP or procurement platforms you’ve worked with, as well as spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel. Describe how each tool helped streamline your procurement tasks.