Procurement and Inventory Manager

Job Description

We are thrilled to advertise the Procurement & Inventory Manager position for the Wonderfield Distribution (AFCDC)!

Business Overview

Job Description

We are thrilled to advertise the Procurement & Inventory Manager position for the Wonderfield Distribution (AFCDC)!

Business Overview

The Wonderfield Group is owned by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market capitalization of over $5.5billion and whose aim is to become the world’s largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. Wonderfield operates restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and has recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Wonderfield enjoys annual sales of over $2.5billion and EBITDA in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory.

About the Role

The Procurement and Inventory Manager plays a key role in overseeing the full purchasing lifecycle and ensuring optimal inventory levels across multiple locations. This hybrid role is responsible for managing incoming purchase orders, supervising product usage trends, and forecasting demand to support business growth. The position will also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, evaluate supplier performance, and recommend sourcing improvements for quality enhancement and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Identify and recommend new suppliers, ingredients, and product developments to improve quality or reduce costs.
• Maintain records of supplier performance and report findings to senior management.
• Execute new or ongoing sourcing and product-related projects, including new menu concepts, ingredient research, and promotional launches.
• Monitor inventory levels across all warehouses/commissaries to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize shortages and overages for Bento SKUs.
• Review weekly shortage and overage reports for all purchasing components.
• Analyze product usage volume and forecast future demand based on trends, seasonality, promotions, and business insights.
• Support new product setup and periodically review existing SKUs for accuracy and relevance.
• Work closely with other departments within the Wonderfield group company such as AFCFC, JFE, and Bento to align operational forecasts with purchasing needs.
• Lead weekly inventory reviews, including cycle counts, and verify inventory across 5 commissaries.
• Coordinate closely with Wonderfield group companies, including WFDC, JFE, and Bento, ensuring alignment and streamlined communication.
• Partner with Production, Warehouse Management, and Business Partnership teams to support operational planning and fulfillment.
• Assist in projects, process improvements, and initiatives related to procurement, inventory optimization, or business growth.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Support a 6-month transition and onboarding period to fully assume responsibilities.
• Occasional Travel 10%

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Food Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in food service operations.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience with custom import processes (food industry preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and database/ERP software.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs as needed.

What’s On the Menu for You? (Compensation & Benefits)

We don’t just serve fresh sushi, we serve fresh opportunities!

Here’s a taste of what you can expect

• Competitive Pay Package (see salary range listed)
• Annual Bonus Opportunity (Discretionary) – up to 10% of base salary
• Competitive Health & Wellness Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance -100% covered by AFC for you and all eligible dependents. Yes, seriously!)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays including a Floating Holiday to celebrate your birthday
• Special Employee Anniversary Milestone Gift
• Other Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus
• A friendly & positive work culture which inspires collaboration, recognizes accomplishments, and fosters continuous growth, creating not just a workplace, but a community where people truly thrive.

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Pay: $74,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

• Food service management: 6 years (Required)
• supervisory : 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 4 years (Required)
• Food industry: 6 years (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Fullerton, CA 92833 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fullerton, CA 92833