Data Master Specialist

H Mart is seeking an experienced Master Data Specialist to drive data integrity, system optimization, and cross-functional accuracy across our retail ecosystem. In this role, you will independently manage mid-complexity master data operations—including new item creation, vendor onboarding, and wide-scale catalog updates within our ERP system. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will resolve data quality exceptions, lead cleanup initiatives end-to-end, and collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, Accounting, and IT teams to ensure downstream data reliability.

Duties and Responsibility

• Independently execute mid-complexity master-data work: new item setups, vendor onboarding, category-wide pricing/attribute updates

• Investigate and resolve data-quality issues (duplicates, mismatches, missing fields); coordinate corrective actions

• Lead assigned cleanup projects (item consolidation, vendor setup, etc.) end-to-end

• Partner with Buying, SCM, Accounting and IT on data-request specifications and downstream impact

• Author and updates SOPs; propose process improvements and small automation ideas

• Mentor Associates and Coordinators; QC their work for accuracy

Education and Requirements:

• BA in Business Administration, Trade, Logistics or similar preferred

• 5-8 years of relevant experience

• Intermediate Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP / VLOOKUP, basic modeling)

• Solid working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)

• Experience leading small projects or workstreams

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in English and Korean (Reading, Writing, Verbal)

• Prior retail, grocery, or wholesale distribution experience

• Experience with data-cleanup or migration projects

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: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday ~ Friday

Salary Range: $65,000 ~ $79,050

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