Supply Chain Coordinator

Jobless; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Performance-based bonuses

Education and professional development

Job summary

USP is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to join our on-site team in Fort Lee, New Jersey, supporting purchasing, logistics, and import operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.

You will process purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, verify import documents, and oversee customs clearance, with hands-on training provided. This role is ideal for graduates or entry-level candidates eager to develop a career in supply chain management. Excellent growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Bilingual in Korean and English with strong vendor communication.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive problem-solver able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and ensure compliance with policies.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve delivery and price issues.
• Identify process improvements across purchasing, inventory, and logistics.
• Review import documentation for compliance with regulations.
• Mitigate customs clearance and logistics risks to prevent delays.

Skills

Bilingual Korean-English

Strong communication

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Proactive

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

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.

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 escalated.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Work Hours: Full-Time (Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)

Benefits:

At USP, we believe great work deserves great support. Our benefits are designed to promote your health, growth, and well-being:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee recognition and years-of-service awards
• Education and professional development reimbursement
• Daily meal allowanceCompany-sponsored team lunches and dinners
• Fitness membership reimbursement
• Company-sponsored team-building and recreational activities
• Employee birthday gifts

USP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — M/F/Disabled/Vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.