Business Operations Specialist - Bilingual Chinese
BZT Food LLC · Irvine, CA
Apply & track with Apply EdgePay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hourJob Type: Full-timeSchedule: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PMPrimary Work Location: Foothill Ranch, CASecondary Work Location: Montebello, CA(Occasional support at our Montebello cold-storage warehouse may be required during busy shipping periods.)About UsWe are the U.S. business division of food manufacturers based in China, focused on bringing high-quality and innovative Asian food products to the U.S. market.Our products include Ready-to-Eat Chinese foods, prepared meals, seafood dishes, noodles, desserts, snacks, and other trending Asian food products.Our customers include major supermarket chains, foodservice distributors, restaurant groups, and wholesalers.We are a growing team, so this is a hands-on role with exposure to many areas of the business, including customer orders, logistics, inventory, accounting, product sourcing, and new product launches.Key ResponsibilitiesManage customer orders from confirmation through delivery and payment follow-up.Follow up on customer requests, product submissions, shipments, invoices, payments, and operational issues.Communicate with customers, factories, warehouses, trucking companies, and logistics providers.Independently research information needed to complete tasks and determine appropriate next steps.Maintain accurate customer, product, order, inventory, and invoice records.Use QuickBooks Online for orders, invoices, inventory, and basic accounting-related work.Use Feishu/Lark for internal communication, documentation, and task tracking.Assist with inventory review, purchasing, delivery appointments, shipping, and accounts receivable follow-up.Support new product launches and expansion into U.S. supermarket, foodservice, and wholesale channels.Research food trends, competitors, and emerging Asian food products.Participate in product sourcing and selection. If you discover an interesting or trending product, you may have the opportunity to help evaluate whether it could become one of our future products.Occasionally assist with outbound order fulfillment at our Montebello cold-storage warehouse during busy periods, generally no more than 1–2 times per week.Handle day-to-day business issues and follow them through to completion.QualificationsChinese communication skills requiredComfortable working in both Chinese and English business environmentsStrong organizational and communication skillsStrong independent research and problem-solving abilityGood follow-up skills and attention to detailBasic accounting knowledge preferredQuickBooks Online experience preferred; training can be providedExperience with Feishu/Lark, Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tools preferredExperience in logistics, supply chain, food distribution, importing, sales operations, or international trade is a plus, but not requiredComfortable occasionally working in a cold-storage/freezer warehouse environmentReliable transportation and ability to travel between Foothill Ranch and Montebello as neededBenefits* 401(k)* Health and dental insurance* Paid time off (PTO)* 11 paid holidays* On-site meals* Young and collaborative team culture* Work-life balance* Visa Sponsorship