Now Hiring - Okaya USA - Professional Services Administrative Assistant, Sales in Torrance, CA

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Job Summary: Okaya USA is an international (Japanese) trading company that specializes in sourcing steel, machinery and industrial materials for manufacturing customers. We are seeking a part-time sales assistant in our Torrance, CA office to help the Sales Support team improve work efficiencies by processing orders and invoices. Duties: * Understand entire sales cycle and assist sales with data entry. * Receive and input purchase orders into excel and ERP system. * Create manual purchase orders and process invoices. * Work in a team environment, communicating as required with all members. * Manage customer-specific inventories as needed. * Other duties assigned by Sales Support Manager. Requirements: * Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. * Technical proficiency to quickly adapt to our in-house accounting database software. * Minimum of 1 years' experience in administrative role * Understanding of PDCA cycle, ability to handle multiple tasks, detail orientation. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Especially Excel). * Understanding of trading company function or Japanese literacy a plus (not required). Open to discuss flexible schedule. Remote work not available. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 10 - 20 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule Language: * Japanese (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * Torrance, CA 90501 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Torrance, CA 90501: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person