Produce Procurement Associate

H MART - Corp; United States; On-site; USD 46,930 - 56,810; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K Retirement Plan (5% Matching)

In Store Employee Discount

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

A prominent grocery retailer seeks a Produce Procurement Associate responsible for sourcing and managing produce at competitive prices. You will ensure smooth inventory management and collaborate effectively with suppliers and warehouse teams. The role requires great analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work in low-temperature conditions. A degree in Agriculture Business or related fields is preferred. The position offers a salary range of $46,930 to $56,810 and various employee benefits, including a 401K Retirement Plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders and manage product inventory.
• Source high-quality produce at competitive prices.
• Ensure timely product delivery and manage warehouse operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to work in low temperatures

Bilingual in English and Korean

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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

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 English and Korean language preferred
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) & DCFSA (Dependent Care FSA)
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid sick leave (PSL) & Paid time off (PTO)
• Celebration & Condolence Benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan (5% Matching)
• GTL (Group Term Life Insurance)
• Relocation Assistance *
• 5% In Store Employee Discount
• Company Resort
• H Mart Holiday Gift Certificates

* Upon Qualification

Work Hours:

• Mon - Fri : 8 am - 6 pm (45 hours)

Annual Salary: $46,930.00 ~ $56,810.00, FLSA Non-Exempt

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