Seafood Purchasing Associate （Bilingual in Mandarin)

[Job Summary]

- Under the direction of the Manager, Seafood Procurement, this position will help to plan and manage the purchase of raw seafood and seafood products to ensure that price, quality, quantity and delivery schedules contribute effectively to company profit and growth objectives. 

- This position will be responsible for the coordinating of vessel schedules for unloading, sizing of fish to support daily plant activity and company objectives. Position will also manage communications between the plants and fish suppliers in regards to downgrades, rejects and all quality issues.

[Job Description]

- Evaluate current and potential suppliers of raw material and finished products.

- Communicate and build relationships with boat owners and their operational teams on a regular basis.

- Support the Fish Procurement Team with daily responsibilities.

- Develop insight regarding the fundamental supply, demand, competitive and regulatory factors of affecting various markets. 

- Analyze factors which can affect both the supply and demand side as well as keep updating any regulatory factors that can affect into various markets. 

- Define problems, identify alternative solutions and take appropriate action.

- Treat all prices and technical information submitted by suppliers as confidential in order to preserve a good busine