E-Commerce Specialist (Purchasing/Sourcing)

H Mart; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EP

401(k) with up to 5% match

Life Insurance and AD&D

Business Travel Accident Coverage

Company provided lunch

Paid time off & Holidays

Celebration & Condolence Benefits

Smart Card program

Holiday Gift certificates

FSA / DCFSA

Job summary

H Mart is seeking a sourcing manager to identify and bring in new products and suppliers, while negotiating terms to ensure cost efficiency and quality. You will manage relationships with existing vendors and monitor performance to sustain competitive offerings.

The role includes forecasting demand, planning replenishment, and coordinating with logistics and marketing to align sourcing with market needs. Strong communication and e-commerce experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (not required).
• Understanding of e-commerce sourcing and vendor management.
• At least 4-5 years of relevant sourcing/purchasing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Vendor negotiation experience preferred.
• Experience with E-commerce Platforms preferred.
• Interest in e-commerce and retail trends.
• Knowledge of inventory management and demand planning.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual in English and Korean preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source new products or suppliers to expand product offerings and improve competitiveness.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and evaluate their performance regularly.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with the operations team to ensure adequate stock levels to fulfill customer orders.
• Forecast demand and plan inventory replenishment strategies to avoid stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Optimize inventory turnover and storage costs while maintaining product freshness and quality.
• Ensure accuracy in order quantities, pricing, and delivery schedules while adhering to budget constraints.
• Collaborate with logistics partners to facilitate timely delivery and shipment tracking.
• Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to align sourcing strategies with market demands and promotional activities.

Skills

E-commerce sourcing & vendor mgmt

Inventory management systems

Vendor negotiation

E-commerce platforms

Demand planning

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Korean

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Identify and source new products or suppliers to expand product offerings and improve competitiveness.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and evaluate their performance regularly.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with the operations team to ensure adequate stock levels to fulfill customer orders.
• Forecast demand and plan inventory replenishment strategies to avoid stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Optimize inventory turnover and storage costs while maintaining product freshness and quality.
• Ensure accuracy in order quantities, pricing, and delivery schedules while adhering to budget constraints.
• Collaborate with logistics partners to facilitate timely delivery and shipment tracking.
• Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to align sourcing strategies with market demands and promotional activities.

Responsibilities But Not Limited To

• Identify and source new products or suppliers to expand product offerings and improve competitiveness.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and evaluate their performance regularly.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with the operations team to ensure adequate stock levels to fulfill customer orders.
• Forecast demand and plan inventory replenishment strategies to avoid stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Optimize inventory turnover and storage costs while maintaining product freshness and quality.
• Ensure accuracy in order quantities, pricing, and delivery schedules while adhering to budget constraints.
• Collaborate with logistics partners to facilitate timely delivery and shipment tracking.
• Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to align sourcing strategies with market demands and promotional activities.

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred (not required)
• Understanding of e-commerce sourcing and vendor management
• At least 4-5 years of relevant sourcing/purchasing experience preferred
• Familiarity with inventory management systems
• Vendor negotiation experience preferred
• Experience with E-commerce Platforms preferred
• Interest in e-commerce and retail trends
• Knowledge of inventory management and demand planning
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Microsoft Office
• Bilingual in English and Korean preferred

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

Work Hours

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Mon - Fri

Salary Range

$73,550 - 118,600