Meat Merchandising & Sourcing Specialist

Responsible for purchasing goods with vendors at the best offer of price and quality. Negotiating and purchasing goods with the right quantity while maintaining appropriate lead times. Responsible for maintaining cost/ gross margins while updating Item Master Data. 

Developing weekly sales analysis and other reports as needed.  Manage product production as well as distribution and operation at stores.

Purchasing

• Preparation and processing of purchase orders for various products and services.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details and resolve basic issues related to deliveries.
• Identifying and evaluate potential suppliers for various products and services.

Inventory

• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels and product availability and pricing in procurement systems.
• Communication with vendors regarding order status, product availability, and delivery schedules.

Management

• Coordinate and distribution and troubleshoot issues 
• Communicate and assist stores with operational needs
• Perform regular scheduled audit on product quality, sales, and profit margin

Data Analysis 

• Conduct market research to gather information on industry trends and competitive offerings
• Generate reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance and purchasing data

Education and Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
• Understanding of product specifications, quality standards, and cold chain handling
• Strong vendor negotiation and relationship management skills
• Excel skills for purchasing and inventory analysis
• 2+ years of purchasing related experience
• 2+ years of experience as a Merchandiser or Sales representative
• Experience in food or wholesale industry is preferred
• Bilingual in Korean and English 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

Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Salary Range:  $60,000 ~ 80,000

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