E-Commerce Specialist (Purchasing/Sourcing)

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Identify and source new products or suppliers to expand product offerings and improve competitiveness.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and evaluate their performance regularly.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with the operations team to ensure adequate stock levels to fulfill customer orders.
• Forecast demand and plan inventory replenishment strategies to avoid stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Optimize inventory turnover and storage costs while maintaining product freshness and quality.
• Ensure accuracy in order quantities, pricing, and delivery schedules while adhering to budget constraints.
• Collaborate with logistics partners to facilitate timely delivery and shipment tracking.
• Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to align sourcing strategies with market demands and promotional activities.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree preferred (not required)
• Understanding of e-commerce sourcing and vendor management
• At least 4-5 years of relevant sourcing/purchasing experience preferred
• Familiarity with inventory management systems
• Vendor negotiation experience preferred
• Experience with E-commerce Platforms preferred
• Interest in e-commerce and retail trends
• Knowledge of inventory management and demand planning
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Microsoft Office
• 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