[Hiring] Purchasing Analyst @Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Role Description

Responsible for the management of imports and purchases of inventory of the company from the shipment of the PO to the supplier, subsequent follow-up until it physically arrives at the warehouse. Subsequently cross-check the documentation related to each shipment and summary of associated costs for costing by the Finance area.

• Responsible for managing and monitoring imports, exports, and inventory purchases.
• Prepare the costing sheet by import folder and document labeling for costing by Finance.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
• Keep the Comex Import Report updated.
• Work closely with freight forwarders on documentation, freight, and insurance quotes, and to ensure delivery commitments are met from the end user.
• Handle import and export procedures, documentation, and logistics related to international shipments, including invoicing, inspections, certificates of origin, shippers, letters of instruction, document negotiation (letter of credit, demand drafts, beneficiary certificates, etc.), flight information, and deliveries.
• Interact daily with the distribution center and supply chain management to understand the impact of inventory on order fulfillment/allocation.
• Respond to inquiries about the status of orders placed, orders opened, and backorders on a daily basis to ensure shipment date commitments are met.
• Works with Business Units to resolve order inaccuracies, such as product requirements, price differences, shipping information, credit holds, etc.

Qualifications

• Technical Studies in Foreign Trade or related career.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar positions.
• Microsoft Office Intermediate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent customer service.
• Effective communication.
• Organization.
• Time management.
• Troubleshooting.
• Teamwork.
• Detail orientation.
• Adaptability.
• ERP Management.
• Intermediate English.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life coverage.
• 15 paid holidays.
• A workplace culture that supports an employee-centered mindset.
• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/matching programs.
• Dedicated training resources and learning & development programs.
• Paid educational assistance.

Company Description

At Olympus, we are committed to our goal of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver the best solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis, and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by advancing care in specific disease states.

For over 100 years, Olympus has strived to contribute to society by manufacturing products designed to deliver optimal results to customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 people worldwide across nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs over 5,200 people across North and South America.