Produce Procurement Specialist

H Mart•Whittier, CA

26d•$61,800 - $75,400

About The Position

H Mart is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Produce Procurement Specialist. The role sources high-quality produce at competitive prices, manages inventory, and ensures products are delivered smoothly. The specialist collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to maintain efficient purchasing operations. The position involves managing produce inventory in refrigerated storage, checking incoming products, analyzing purchase and sales data, handling administrative work for the Produce department, and visiting stores to assess produce quality and sales status. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The annual pay range is $61,800–$75,400. Actual compensation depends on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Four years of work experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to occasionally move produce boxes weighing up to 50 pounds while checking item quantity and quality.
Ability to operate a computer and office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.

Nice To Haves

An associate or bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Bilingual ability in English and Korean.

Responsibilities

Create purchase orders and sales orders and follow up until products are successfully received.
Check the quality and quantity of incoming products.
Coordinate with warehouse employees and suppliers to address delivery problems, back-orders, and product returns.
Manage produce inventories in refrigerated storage.
Assist with completing new item forms and sales templates for seasonal and special projects.
Analyze purchase and sales data.
Perform administrative work for the Produce department.
Visit stores to assess produce quality and sales status.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), per company policy.
401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% match, per company policy.
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, per company policy.
Business Travel Accident (BTA) insurance.
Company-provided lunch.
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, per company policy.
Celebration and condolence benefits, per company policy.
Smart Card with an additional four points beyond the standard one point per dollar.
Holiday gift certificates, per company policy.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), per company policy.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA), per company policy.
Health Savings Account (HSA), per company policy.