Produce Procurement & Inventory Specialist

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)

GTL (Group Term Life Insurance)

H Mart Holiday Gift Certificates

In-store employee discount (5%)

Job summary

H Mart - IL Warehouse is seeking a detail-oriented Produce Procurement Associate to source high-quality produce at competitive prices, manage inventory in refrigerated storage, and ensure timely product delivery. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to optimize purchasing operations and maintain quality standards.

The role requires strong analytical and negotiating skills, experience with Microsoft Office, and the ability to operate in a cold storage environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture Business, Marketing, SCM or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to communicate with produce suppliers effectively.
• Experience in a cold storage/temperature-controlled environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders and sales orders and track receipt.
• Source produce at competitive prices while ensuring quality.
• Check quality/quantity of incoming products.
• Coordinate with warehouse and suppliers on delivery issues and returns.
• Manage inventories in refrigerated storage.
• Assist with new item forms and seasonal projects.
• Analyze purchases and sales data.
• Perform administrative tasks for the Produce department.
• Visit stores for QA and sales status of produce.

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Korean-English bilingual

Supplier negotiation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Agriculture Business/Marketing/SCM

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

H Mart - IL Warehouse is seeking a detail-oriented Produce Procurement Associate to source high-quality produce at competitive prices, manage inventory in refrigerated storage, and ensure timely product delivery. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to optimize purchasing operations and maintain quality standards.

The role requires strong analytical and negotiating skills, experience with Microsoft Office, and the ability to operate in a cold storage environment.