SCM Buyer Specialist

H Mart•Carlstadt, NJ

5d•$50,800 - $100,500•Onsite

About The Position

The SCM Buyer Specialist will be responsible for leading negotiations with vendors, evaluating suppliers, identifying and purchasing new trending items, performing market analysis, investigating inventory issues, generating sales reports, maintaining Item Master Data in SAP, and analyzing data to improve warehouse turnover. This role requires a proactive mindset for trend spotting and ensuring optimal COGS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field
1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or SCM (preferably in the retail or food industry)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) for data analysis
Detail-oriented, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset for trend spotting

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in SAP (Item Master, PO creation) is highly preferred
Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is often preferred for vendor communication

Responsibilities

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 reliability
Identify and purchase new, trending items to maintain H Mart’s competitive edge in the market
Perform regular market analysis and competitive shopping to stay ahead of consumer trends
Analyze sales trends to identify "the next big hit" and coordinate marketing efforts for new arrivals
Investigate and provide timely responses to inventory or product issues reported from the field/stores
Generate and review daily/weekly sales reports to monitor performance and profitability at the warehouse level
Create and maintain accurate Item Master Data in SAP, including Item Descriptions, Scan Codes (UPC), and pricing
Analyze data to identify slow-moving items and implement strategies to improve warehouse turnover

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy
401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policy
Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment) per company policy
BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)
Company provided lunch
Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policy
Celebration & Condolence Benefits per company policy
Smart Card: Earn additional 4 points to the standard $1 = 1 point
Holiday Gift certificates per company policy
FSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policy
DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy