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Company: Sungwon Distributor LLC / Lotte Plaza Market
Position: Assistant Buyer – China & Southeast Asia
Work Location: 8241 Sandy Court, Jessup, MD 20794
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to support our purchasing operations for grocery and consumer products from China, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia.

This role focuses on day-to-day purchasing administration, including issuing purchase orders, creating store sales orders, coordinating vendor delivery schedules, and completing new product and vendor registration paperwork. The Assistant Buyer will work closely with Buyers, vendors, warehouse staff, and store teams to ensure accurate and timely order processing.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Orders & Store Sales Orders

• Create and issue routine purchase orders (POs) based on Buyer instructions and established ordering schedules
• Create and process store sales orders (S/Os) according to approved allocations and store requirements
• Verify item numbers, quantities, costs, and delivery information before processing orders
• Update orders as needed and follow up on outstanding or incomplete orders
• Maintain accurate order records in the company’s ERP system

Vendor Delivery Coordination

• Communicate with vendors to confirm order receipt, product availability, and delivery dates
• Maintain and update vendor delivery schedules
• Coordinate delivery appointments with vendors and warehouse receiving teams
• Follow up on late deliveries, shortages, substitutions, and other order discrepancies
• Keep Buyers and relevant teams informed of delivery changes and order status

New Product & Vendor Registration

• Collect and organize documents required for new product registration
• Enter and maintain item information, including UPCs, descriptions, pack sizes, costs, and vendor details
• Collect vendor registration forms, W-9s, payment terms, and other required documents
• Coordinate new vendor setup with purchasing and accounting teams
• Check submissions for completeness and follow up on missing information

Administrative & Team Support

• Organize purchase orders, sales orders, vendor documents, and related correspondence
• Maintain purchasing spreadsheets, order trackers, and vendor contact information
• Assist Buyers with collecting quotations, product information, and samples
• Respond to routine order and product inquiries from stores and internal teams
• Provide other purchasing and administrative support as needed

Qualifications

• Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) is required
• Proficiency in English or Korean is required
• Experience in purchasing administration, order processing, sales support, or a related administrative role is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage recurring tasks and deadlines
• Clear communication skills and consistent follow-through
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to coordinate effectively with vendors, warehouse staff, and store teams

Preferred Experience

• Grocery, food, consumer goods, wholesale, or import distribution experience
• Experience processing purchase orders and sales orders in an ERP system
• Familiarity with new item setup and vendor registration
• Experience communicating with suppliers from China, Vietnam, or Southeast Asia

Pay: From $57,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person