Produce Procurement Associate

H--mart; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan (5% Matching)

Paid time off (PTO)

In-store discount

Job summary

H Mart is seeking a detail-oriented Produce Procurement Associate to join our Lincolnshire, IL team. You will source high-quality produce, manage inventory in refrigerated storage, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and cost-effective purchasing.

You will create and track purchase orders, analyze purchasing data, and support seasonal projects while working closely with warehouse staff to resolve delivery issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agriculture Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a purchase order and a sales order, and follow up until the product is received.
• Source at the lowest possible price while maintaining high quality.
• Check quality and quantity of incoming products.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff and suppliers on delivery problems and returns.
• Manage produce inventories in refrigerated storage.
• Assist with new item forms and seasonal/special projects.
• Analyze purchases and sales data.
• Perform administrative tasks for the Produce department.
• Visit stores for quality assurance and sales status of produce.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Bilingual Korean/English

1 year experience

Produce procurement

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

H MART - IL Warehouse | HOM
550 Barclay Blvd
Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA

Description

H Mart is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Produce Procurement Associate to join our team. This role is responsible for sourcing high-quality produce at competitive prices, managing inventory, and ensuring seamless product delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to maintain efficient purchasing operations.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Create a purchase order and sales order, and follow up until the product is successfully received
• Source at the lowest possible price, while maintaining the highest quality standards
• Check the quality and quantity of incoming products
• Work with warehouse employees and suppliers on delivery problems, back-orders, and product returns
• Manage produce inventories in a refrigerated storage
• Assist with completing new item forms and sales templates for seasonal and special projects
• Analyze purchases and sales data
• Administrative works for the Produce department
• Store visits for quality-assurance and sales status of produce

Qualifications / Skills:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or other related field preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, etc.)
• Great communication and negotiation skill
• Must be able to communicate/negotiate effectively with produce item suppliers
• Constantly work in low temperatures conditions under 38
• Occasionally move produce boxes weighing up to 50 pounds while checking the quantity and quality of items
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machine and computer printer
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) & DCFSA (Dependent Care FSA)
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Celebration & Condolence Benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan (5% Matching)
• GTL (Group Term Life Insurance)
• 5% In Store Employee Discount
• Company Resort
• H Mart Holiday Gift Certificates

Work Hours: Mon - Fri : 8 am - 6 pm (45 hours)

Work Location: 550 Barclay Blvd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Annual Salary: $55,000.00 ~ $60,000.00, FLSA Non-Exempt

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

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