SCM (Bilingual in Korean)

Cesna Recruitment; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cesna Recruitment seeks a Supply Chain Coordinator to join our on-site team in Fort Lee, NJ, supporting purchasing, logistics, and import operations. You will process purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, verify import documents, and oversee customs clearance to ensure compliance and efficiency.

This role is suitable for recent graduates or those with up to two years of relevant experience, offering hands-on training and opportunities to develop expertise in international trade, ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Bilingual in Korean and English; ability to communicate with vendors and business partners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase order operations and review purchase orders and contracts for compliance with policies.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, pricing, and sale terms issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements across purchasing, inventory control, and logistics to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Review and verify import documentation to ensure compliance with import regulations and company requirements.
• Mitigate customs clearance and logistics risks, addressing potential delays or penalties.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Highly organized

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/related field

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

[Job Summary]

We are seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to join our on-site team and support our purchasing, logistics, and import operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Responsibilities include processing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, verifying import documents, and overseeing customs clearance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in problem-solving and vendor coordination to ensure smooth and timely deliveries. Hands-on training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and entry-level candidates seeking to develop a career in supply chain management.

This position may be classified as a Supply Chain Associate for candidates with less than one year of relevant experience or as a Supply Chain Coordinator for candidates with one or more years of relevant experience.

[Job Description]

Key Responsibilities:

Manage purchase order operations and review purchase orders and contracts to ensure compliance with company and departmental policies.

Communicate with suppliers to resolve issues related to delivery, quality, pricing, and terms of sale.

Identify and implement process improvements across purchasing, inventory control, and logistics to reduce costs, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency.

Review and verify import documentation to ensure compliance with applicable import regulations, policies, procedures, and company requirements.

Proactively identify and mitigate customs clearance and logistics risks, addressing potential compliance issues, delays, fines, or shipment seizures before they elevate.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Bilingual in Korean and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and business partners.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Proactive, dependable, and capable of solving problems independently.

Willingness to learn and develop expertise in purchasing, logistics, and international trade.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Up to two years of experience in purchasing, logistics, import/export operations, claims management, or supply chain.

Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems.