H Mart is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Produce Procurement Specialist 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
Benefits:
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
HSA (Health Savings Accounts) per company policy
Work Hours:
MON-FRI, 7:30am to 5:30pm (lunch 11:30 ~ 12:30)
Annual Salary : $60,000.00, FLSA Non Exempt
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