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H--mart; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% (

Lunch provided

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

H MART is seeking a regional merchandising and category manager to drive CA-area assortment, pricing and promotions. You will analyze store and category performance, guide item launches, and oversee in-store execution across California.

Responsibilities include leading regional strategies, coordinating with SCM, vendors and HQ, and approving promotions. The role requires strong English communication, 1–3 years in grocery/retail, and solid Excel/SAP B1 skills with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; BA in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• Strong English communication skills; bilingual in Korean or Spanish preferred.
• Advanced MS Office skills, esp. Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP B1, retail BI reporting, category management and GP analysis preferred.
• 1–3 years in sales, grocery retail, merchandising, or related field; CA region experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management and cross-functional communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; ability to coordinate multi-store projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze multi-store and category performance across the CA region to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop and lead regional strategies for assortment, pricing, promotions, and category growth.
• Review new item marketability, buying decisions, and item profitability; recommend actions.
• Provide strategic direction for new item launches and oversee merchandising and in-store execution.
• Oversee daily, promotional, and seasonal order flows, including allocation and delivery performance.
• Lead resolution of operations issues and coordinate with SCM, vendors, stores, warehouse leadership and HQ.
• Approve promotional pricing, evaluate financial impact, and prepare performance analyses for leadership.
• Act as liaison among CA stores, HQ, SCM, vendors, and CA Distribution Center; support new store openings.

Skills

Excel PivotTables

VLOOKUP

PowerPoint

SAP B1

Category management

GP analysis

Vendor management

Cross-functional communication

Bilingual English

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP B1

BI reporting

Job description

H MART - CA Warehouse | HML
11966 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606, USA

Description

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Analyze multi-store and category performance across the CA region to identify trends, risks, and strategic opportunities for growth.
• Develop and lead regional strategies for product assortment, pricing, promotions, and category growth in alignment with company goals.
• Review new item marketability, buying decisions, and item profitability (GP), and recommend actions to improve category performance.
• Provide strategic direction for new item launches and oversee merchandising, display standards, and in-store execution across CA stores.
• Oversee daily, promotional, and seasonal order flows, including allocation, delivery performance, and urgent or short-dated items.
• Lead the resolution of significant operational issues and coordinate with SCM, vendors, stores, warehouse leadership, and HQ to drive timely and sustainable solutions.
• Approve promotional pricing, evaluate financial impact, and prepare regular performance analyses and strategic reports for leadership.
• Serve as a key liaison among CA stores, HQ, SCM, vendors, and the CA Distribution Center, while leading merchandising and operational readiness for new store openings.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• Strong English communication skills required; bilingual proficiency in Korean or Spanish preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP B1, retail sales/BI reporting, category management, and gross profit (GP) analysis preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in sales, grocery retail, merchandising, or a related field; multi-store or category management experience in the CA region preferred.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean and insurable driving record; experience coordinating multi-store projects and new store openings preferred.
• 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
• HSA (Health Savings Accounts) per company policy

Work Hours:

• MON-FRI, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Pay range:

• $52,600 - 110,350 per year

*Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

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