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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAssistant Asian Foods Buyer Our client in Cincinnati, OH, has an immediate opening for an Assistant Asian Foods Buyer on a direct hire basis.Company Profile: Established Grocery Retailer Team atmosphere and environment Passion for serving customersAssistant Asian Foods Buyer: Support the growth of a dynamic Asian foods department in a hands-on buying and retail operations role. This Assistant Asian Foods Buyer position is ideal for a detail-oriented grocery professional who enjoys product discovery, purchase-order writing, inventory management, vendor communication, merchandising, and working directly on the sales floor. In this role, you will partner closely with the department buyer to help maintain an exciting, well-stocked assortment of Asian grocery products. You will assist with ordering, replenishment, product rotation, vendor coordination, inventory accuracy, and customer service while gaining valuable experience in grocery purchasing and category management. Support the department buyer with daily purchasing, order writing, product replenishment, and inventory-management activities Create and submit purchase orders for assigned Asian food products, ensuring accurate quantities, pricing, delivery schedules, and product details Monitor product movement, on-hand inventory, out-of-stocks, backstock, and shelf conditions to maintain strong in-stock levels Work regularly on the sales floor to support merchandising, customer service, product rotation, shelf recovery, and department presentation Assist with receiving, checking, organizing, storing, and rotating grocery products according to freshness, quality, and food-safety standards Review sales trends, inventory reports, seasonal demand, and customer feedback to identify ordering needs and product opportunities Help maintain a diverse, customer-focused assortment of Asian grocery items, including pantry staples, sauces, noodles, snacks, beverages, frozen foods, and specialty products Communicate with vendors and sales representatives regarding availability, pricing, order status, product substitutions, freight, promotions, and new-item opportunities Support product research, new-item setup, vendor samples, and category updates Help identify slow-moving, discontinued, damaged, or excess inventory and recommend actions to improve turnover and reduce shrink Assist with promotional planning, display execution, signage, and seasonal merchandising initiatives Maintain accurate product, purchase-order, vendor, and pricing records Partner with merchandising, receiving, operations, and department teams to ensure products move efficiently from delivery to shelf Engage with customers, answer product questions, and provide a helpful, welcoming shopping experience Support additional buying, salesfloor, and department responsibilities as business needs requireAssistant Asian Foods Buyer Profile: Prior grocery, retail, food purchasing, merchandising, receiving, inventory, or specialty-food experience preferred Interest in Asian foods, international grocery products, and evolving food trends Experience with purchase orders, ordering systems, inventory systems, or replenishment processes is a plus Strong attention to detail, especially when reviewing product information, pricing, quantities, invoices, and order accuracy Ability to analyze sales activity, inventory levels, and product performance to support informed buying decisions Strong organization, prioritization, and follow-through in a fast-paced environment Clear and professional communication skills for working with vendors, customers, and internal teams Basic computer, Excel, math, data-entry, and recordkeeping skills Familiarity with purchasing software, inventory-management systems, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or Power BI is a plus Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a buyer and department leadership teamFeatures and Benefits: Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insu