SCM Buyer Specialist

H Mart•Carlstadt, NJ

10h•$59,800 - $100,500

About The Position

The SCM Buyer Specialist manages supplier negotiations and evaluations, purchases new and trending products, analyzes market and sales data, and supports product and inventory performance at the warehouse level. The role also maintains accurate item master data in SAP and responds to product or inventory issues reported by stores. Compensation is $59,800–$100,500, with the final amount based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management; retail or food industry experience is preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
Detail-oriented with strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach to spotting trends.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in SAP, including Item Master and purchase order creation, is highly preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is often preferred for vendor communication.
Experience in the retail or food industry.

Responsibilities

Lead vendor negotiations on product availability, specifications, deadlines, and pricing to optimize cost of goods sold.
Evaluate existing and potential suppliers based on product quality, pricing competitiveness, documentation compliance, and shipping reliability.
Identify and purchase new, trending items to help maintain H Mart’s competitive position.
Conduct market analysis and competitive shopping to track consumer trends.
Analyze sales trends to identify promising products and coordinate marketing efforts for new arrivals.
Investigate and respond promptly to inventory or product issues reported by stores or field teams.
Generate and review daily and weekly sales reports to monitor warehouse-level performance and profitability.
Create and maintain accurate SAP item master data, including item descriptions, UPC scan codes, and pricing.
Identify slow-moving items and implement strategies to improve warehouse turnover.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), per company policy.
401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% match, per company policy.
Life insurance and AD&D insurance, per company policy.
Business Travel Accident (BTA) insurance.
Company-provided lunch.
Paid time off and paid holidays, per company policy.
Celebration and condolence benefits, per company policy.
Smart Card with an additional four points for each standard $1 = 1 point earned.
Holiday gift certificates, per company policy.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), per company policy.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA), per company policy.