SCM Associate
H-MartThe SCM Associate is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of trending products to be distributed across H Mart locations. This role focuses on maximizing warehouse-level profitability through strategic vendor management, market trend analysis, and meticulous data management within the SAP system. 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 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: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Mon-Fri Salary: $50,800 - $70,000 Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.