Strategic Improvement Manager

Hana Cloud Solutions LLC; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

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

Life Insurance

Lunch provided

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Discount Program

FSA

DCSA

Job summary

H Mart in New Jersey is seeking an Strategic Improvement Manager to lead the AI-enabled Strategic Improvement Team, driving enterprise-wide initiatives that boost profitability, supply chain performance, merchandising, and overall results. You will partner with executive leadership, apply AI-enabled analysis using Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini, mentor a high‑performing team, and deliver measurable impact.

Work hours are 8:30 AM–5:30 PM with a salary range of $130,000–$178,400; actual compensation

Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Five years of experience in retail, supply chain, analytics, consulting, or related fields.
• Demonstrated leadership managing cross-functional business initiatives.
• Experience using AI platforms to improve research, analysis, and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-enabled strategic improvement initiatives across functions.
• Partner with executives to set priorities and build roadmaps.
• Direct projects across supply chain, merchandising, pricing, promotions, operating expenses, inventory, and profitability.
• Validate AI insights with data analysis and business judgment.
• Establish success metrics, track results, and report to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI to boost productivity and decision making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
• Review, prioritize, approve, and manage departmental projects, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Foster a culture of innovation with strong analytical accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Bilingual Korean-English

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Claude

ChatGPT

Gemini

Job description

The Strategic Improvement Manager leads the AI-enabled Strategic Improvement Team at H Mart, driving enterprise-wide initiatives that improve profitability, supply chain performance, merchandising, and overall business results.

The Manager partners with executive leadership and subject matter experts to identify opportunities, apply AI-enabled analysis, and deliver measurable impact, leading a team that blends business expertise, data analytics, and generative AI to accelerate research, improve decisions, and continuously strengthen retail and distribution operations.

• Strategic Planning: Partner with executive leadership to set priorities and build the roadmap for enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.
• Project Leadership: Direct the planning, execution, and implementation of projects across supply chain, merchandising, pricing, promotions, operating expenses, inventory, and profitability.
• AI-Enabled Analysis: Use Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and emerging AI tools to accelerate research, evaluate alternatives, benchmark competitors, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Business Problem Solving: Validate AI-generated insights through data analysis, business judgment, collaboration with subject matter experts, and independent research.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish success metrics, track results, and communicate measurable business impact to executive leadership.
• Innovation: Identify opportunities to apply AI across the organization to boost productivity, automate repetitive work, and strengthen decision making.
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team built on curiosity, collaboration, critical thinking, and continuous learning.
• Review, prioritize, approve, and manage departmental projects, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Foster a culture of innovation while maintaining high standards of analytical accuracy and business judgment.

Education and Qualification:

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Five years of experience in retail, supply chain, business analytics, consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership managing cross-functional business initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience using AI platforms to improve research, analysis, and decision making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Uses AI responsibly and handles company information with care.
• Bilingual Korean and English 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
• 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

Salary Range: $130,000 ~ $178,400

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

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