International Purchasing Coordinator - Bi-Lingual Mandarin

Salary: $20.00 – 26.00 per hour

With 30 years of experience in the wireless industry, Superior Communications has become the nation's largest manufacturer and distributor of wireless accessories with the broadest product offerings and services for all channels of distribution.

Superior Communications is looking for an International Purchasing Coordinator in Irwindale, CA. 

The International Purchasing Coordinator is an entry level position with a bilingual requirement of English and Mandarin.   This position supports the International Buying Team through the various stages involved in bringing products to shelves for consumers to purchase. 

You will be responsible for...

Purchasing & Administrative Support:

• Purchasing Workflow Coordination: Maintains the daily flow of active orders by tracking statuses, updating order logs, and facilitating routine vendor correspondence to support the Buying team.


• Order Processing:  Facilitates the end-to-end requisition-to-PO workflow, ensuring high data accuracy within the system across multiple locations.


• Item Data Validation: Reviews and maintains new item setups and Bill of Materials (BOM) data in the system to verify accuracy against vendor specifications; identifies and flags discrepancies for the Buying team.


• Invoice & Cost Reconciliation: Reviews vendor invoices and component costs against purchase orders to identify discrepancies for Buyer review; assists with documentation for product transitions.


• Reporting Support: Maintains weekly inventory and product launch reports; assists the team with minor ad-hoc reporting and data entry to provide visibility into departmental metrics.


• SOP Development: Assists in creating and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to help streamline departmental workflows and data entry.

Supply Chain & Logistics:

• Vendor Coordination: Supports Buyers by facilitating routine communications with international vendors; gathers data on product availability, delivery schedules, and production constraints for team review.


• Documentation Management: Organizes and verifies all shipping documentation from overseas factories to ensure smooth transit to final destinations.


• Pipeline Visibility: Monitors inbound shipments and arrival dates, maintains back-order logs, and flags potential delays for Buyers’ review.


• Freight & Logistics Support: Assists Buyers in verifying freight quotes and shipping costs against set agreements; reconcile logistics invoices to identify discrepancies and ensure billing accuracy.


• Inventory Monitoring: Tracks inventory levels across various locations and identifies slow-moving items for senior team analysis.

Claims & Returns Support:

• Claims Processing: Prepares documentation for defective goods and facilitates the return process (RMA/NCMR) under senior team supervision.


• Payment Tracking: Supports the recovery of payments, checks, or credit memos from suppliers by following up on outstanding claims.

You might be a great fit if...

Qualifications:

• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organizational skills with a strong sense of urgency.


• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills; comfortable communicating in a professional, cross-functional group environment.


• Technical: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, basic formulas, data sorting).


• Adaptability: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.


• Languages: Must be able to read, write, and speak English and Mandarin.


• Experience: 0–2 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or International Logistics preferred.


• Knowledge: Familiarity with International Commercial terms (Incoterms) and overseas shipment processes is a plus.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

ADA - Superior Communications will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the subsequent application process.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some light lifting is required.  This would require the ability to lift 10-pound boxes, open box, and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, in office position at our Irwindale, California location.  Normal business days are Monday through Friday.  Work hours will be assigned in advance.

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About Superior Communications
Superior Communications opened its newest distribution center outside Nashville, TN. The 130,000-square-foot facility supports customers throughout the country with a focus on those in the region. Superior is focused on helping our customers solve their go-to-market challenges through industry-leading services across the supply chain, from geographic location to value-added support in the retail stores.

We offer a great benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Paid Time Off, Holidays, and 401(k).

At Superior Communications we respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

For more information about Superior, visit www.superiorcommunications.com . About Us