신세계 그룹은 대한민국 1 등 할인점인 이마트와 대한민국 생활 트렌드 선도기업인 신세계 백화점을 중심으로 성장하는 대한민국 대표 유통기업입니다.
Cypress에 위치한 이마트 미국법인 Sales팀에서 함께 근무할 직원을 채용하고 있사오니, 자세한 직무 및 지원자격은 아래 내용을 확인하시어 많은 지원 바랍니다.

Position: Sourcing Merchants (경력직)

Job Duties/Responsibilities include:
1. Buying Management
– Initiates purchase orders and amendments for sellable inventory; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; maintains close coordination with vendors to ensure timely execution and coordination of sourcing activities
– Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with vendors, and communicates with them regarding company’s requirements for cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness
– Resolves quality issues with vendors to maintain stability
– Monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery, maintain quality order status, and track shipment
– Responsible for leading all buyer trips regarding their category and region for each customer
– Performs any other duties delegated from time to time in order to maintain a high level of efficiency within the department
– Ensure compliance of global and corporate application standards
– Familiar with KFDA requirements and regulations

2. Brand/Vendor Management
– Studies market prices and current trends, engineering developments, and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned product lines
– Visit/Find suppliers’ facilities to qualify them as new sources and introduce new products for development (production, design, quality, and deliver)
– Travel as needed to current contract manufacturers/vendors to monitor production and look to expand current business
– Responsible for complete management of their category and territory relationships with suppliers
– Perform extensive research to find quality products and continuously develops sourcing and procurement strategies and execute goals
– Attend food conferences/trade shows to network with different vendors and manufacturers
– Ensure forecasts and purchase orders are effectively communicated to suppliers
– Establish regular reports to review past performance and align current forecasts
– Develop purchase agreements with key vendors to ensure quality, cost and timely receipts

Qualifications:
– 1-3 years of retail merchandising/buying experience, or comparable merchandising and inventory planning experience. (Grocery Food channel experience preferred)
– Bachelor’s Degree is required
– Must have your own transportation and a valid driver’s license
– Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written); Effective negotiation skills
– Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment
– An advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
– Bilingual (fluent in both Korean and English preferred)
– Understands inventory planning, forecasting techniques and operational systems (for seasonal products and commodities)
– Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills with advanced analytical and problem solving-skills
– Flexible to travel domestically and internationally
– Demonstrate ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment

* Please submit your resume to p90kpz@shinsegae.com