SCM Buyer Specialist
H Mart · Carlstadt, New Jersey, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
The SCM Buyer Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of trending products to be distributed across H Mart locations. This role focuses on maximizing warehouse-level profitability through strategic vendor management, market trend analysis, and meticulous data management within the SAP system.
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Responsibilities but not limited to:Lead negotiations with vendors regarding product availability, specifications, distribution logistics, deadlines, and pricing to ensure optimal COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)Continuously evaluate existing and potential suppliers based on product quality, pricing competitiveness, documentation compliance, and shipping reliabilityIdentify and purchase new, trending items to maintain H Mart’s competitive edge in the marketPerform regular market analysis and competitive shopping to stay ahead of consumer trendsAnalyze sales trends to identify "the next big hit" and coordinate marketing efforts for new arrivalsInvestigate and provide timely responses to inventory or product issues reported from the field/storesGenerate and review daily/weekly sales reports to monitor performance and profitability at the warehouse levelCreate and maintain accurate Item Master Data in SAP, including Item Descriptions, Scan Codes (UPC), and pricingAnalyze data to identify slow-moving items and implement strategies to improve warehouse turnover
Qualifications / Skills:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or SCM (preferably in the retail or food industry)Proficiency in SAP (Item Master, PO creation) is highly preferredAdvanced skills in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) for data analysisDetail-oriented, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset for trend spottingBilingual proficiency in English and Korean is often preferred for vendor communication
Benefits:Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policyLife Insurance and AD&D (Accidental xzbcwsv death & Dismemberment) per company policyBTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)Company provided lunchPaid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policyCelebration & Condolence Benefits per company policySmart Card: Earn additional 4 points to the standard $1 = 1 pointHoliday Gift certificates per company policyFSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policyDCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy
Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Mon-Fri
Salary: $59,800 - $100,500*Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Responsibilities but not limited to:Lead negotiations with vendors regarding product availability, specifications, distribution logistics, deadlines, and pricing to ensure optimal COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)Continuously evaluate existing and potential suppliers based on product quality, pricing competitiveness, documentation compliance, and shipping reliabilityIdentify and purchase new, trending items to maintain H Mart’s competitive edge in the marketPerform regular market analysis and competitive shopping to stay ahead of consumer trendsAnalyze sales trends to identify "the next big hit" and coordinate marketing efforts for new arrivalsInvestigate and provide timely responses to inventory or product issues reported from the field/storesGenerate and review daily/weekly sales reports to monitor performance and profitability at the warehouse levelCreate and maintain accurate Item Master Data in SAP, including Item Descriptions, Scan Codes (UPC), and pricingAnalyze data to identify slow-moving items and implement strategies to improve warehouse turnover
Qualifications / Skills:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or SCM (preferably in the retail or food industry)Proficiency in SAP (Item Master, PO creation) is highly preferredAdvanced skills in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) for data analysisDetail-oriented, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset for trend spottingBilingual proficiency in English and Korean is often preferred for vendor communication
Benefits:Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policyLife Insurance and AD&D (Accidental xzbcwsv death & Dismemberment) per company policyBTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)Company provided lunchPaid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policyCelebration & Condolence Benefits per company policySmart Card: Earn additional 4 points to the standard $1 = 1 pointHoliday Gift certificates per company policyFSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policyDCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy
Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Mon-Fri
Salary: $59,800 - $100,500*Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.
Details
| Company | H Mart |
| Location | Carlstadt, New Jersey, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |