E-Commerce Specialist (Purchasing/Sourcing)

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Identify, source, and onboard new products and suppliers to expand product offerings and maintain market competitiveness
• Own supplier relationships end-to-end, negotiating pricing, contract terms, promotional support, Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs), and lead times to ensure high quality and cost efficiency  
• Regularly evaluate vendor performance and build long-term, mutually beneficial supplier partnerships
• Item setup, cataloging, promotional planning, performance monitoring, and end-of-life decisions
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Fulfillment teams to design and execute impactful product launch plans
• Analyze category performance data—including sell-through rates, gross margins, in-stock rates, and customer feedback—and execute corrective actions for underperforming SKUs 
• Forecast demand and design replenishment strategies to avoid stockouts while minimizing excess inventory
• Optimize inventory turnover and storage costs while maintaining product freshness, quality, and order accuracy
• Ensure accuracy in order quantities, pricing, and delivery schedules while adhering to budget constraints.
• Collaborate with logistics partners and internal operations teams to ensure timely deliveries, shipment tracking, and budget adherence
• Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to align sourcing strategies with market demands and promotional activities

Qualifications/Skills:

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred  
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in buying, sourcing, e-commerce, or retail merchandising
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, vendor management, inventory management, and demand forecasting  
• Demonstrated vendor negotiation experience and familiarity with e-commerce platforms and inventory management systems (IMS)
• Strong interest in retail trends and e-commerce innovation  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual in English and Korean 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
• Smart Card: Earn additional 4 points to the standard $1 = 1 point
• 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

Salary Range: $73,550 - 118,600