Oct 18

Job: Purchaser/Assistant Buyer at Korin (NY)

Job posting via Jet alum Tara Hohenberger. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

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Job Position: Purchaser/Assistant Buyer

Job Details:
Immediate and exciting opportunity for a purchaser with experience in importing from Asia to assist in buying, shipping and receiving unique product assortment for high volume wholesale/retail operation. Only candidates with strong understanding of retail language and fluency in both spoken and written English and Japanese will be considered. Passion for Japanese cuisine and the culinary industry a huge plus, product assortment includes Japanese knives, kitchen equipment, and tableware lines. As a purchaser you will work closely with our sales team, web team and buyer to facilitate importing Japanese products and grow the business.

Great benefits including health insurance, 401k and profit sharing plan, sick/personal/vacation days, and excellent sales incentive plan.

Job Experience:

  • Minimum three (3) years tabletop, kitchenware or gift purchasing and importing experience.
  • Must have understanding of international trade laws and requirements.
  • Proficiency in MS Office required, experience with NetSuite preferred.
  • Contact:
    Email resume, cover letter and salary requirements to careers at korin dot com.
    Fax to: Attn: Operations, 212-587-7027


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