SCM Buyer Specialist

H MART - Corp; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid-time off (PTO)

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Carlstadt, NJ is looking for a Full-Time employee to oversee vendor negotiations, purchasing, and inventory management. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in retail or food. Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills are highly preferred. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) match, and a lunch program.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or SCM, preferably in retail or food industry.
• Proficiency in SAP, particularly item master and PO creation.
• Strong negotiation skills and proactive mindset for trend spotting.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations with vendors regarding product availability, pricing, and logistics.
• Evaluate existing suppliers on quality and shipping reliability.
• Purchase trending items to maintain competitive edge.
• Analyze sales trends and coordinate marketing efforts for new products.
• Generate and review sales reports to monitor performance.

Skills

Business acumen

Negotiation skills

Data analysis with Excel

Detail-oriented

Bilingual in English and Korean

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Category: GBK Office-Employee

Requisition Number: SCMBU007131

• Posted : March 26, 2026
• Full‑Time

Locations

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Carlstadt, NJ 07072, USA

Description

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Lead negotiations with vendors regarding product availability, specifications, distribution logistics, deadlines, and pricing to ensure optimal COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)
• Continuously evaluate existing and potential suppliers based on product quality, pricing competitiveness, documentation compliance, and shipping reliability
• Identify and purchase new, trending items to maintain H Mart’s competitive edge in the market
• Perform regular market analysis and competitive shopping to stay ahead of consumer trends
• Analyze sales trends to identify "the next big hit" and coordinate marketing efforts for new arrivals
• Investigate and provide timely responses to inventory or product issues reported from the field/stores
• Generate and review daily/weekly sales reports to monitor performance and profitability at the warehouse level
• Create and maintain accurate Item Master Data in SAP, including Item Descriptions, Scan Codes (UPC), and pricing
• Analyze data to identify slow‑moving items and implement strategies to improve warehouse turnover

Qualifications / Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or SCM (preferably in the retail or food industry)
• Proficiency in SAP (Item Master, PO creation) is highly preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) for data analysis
• Detail‑oriented, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset for trend spotting
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is often preferred for vendor communication
• 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
• Employee Discount Program (5%)
• 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

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