(Korean Bilingual) SCM Purchasing Supervisor

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented SCM Purchasing Supervisor to manage both import operations and domestic purchasing activities, ensuring accurate order processing, vendor relations, and compliance across the supply chain. This role requires strong purchasing and logistics expertise, vendor management skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments including warehouse, production, marketing, and R&D.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Import Operations

• Issue purchase orders (POs) accurately and on time.
  
• Manage import and domestic purchasing operations, including forecasting, purchase orders, monitoring shipments, and resolving logistics issues.
  
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, shippers, customs brokers, drayage truckers, and other vendors to ensure smooth cargo flow from door to door.
  
• Maintain precise records of ordered products to prevent shortages or overstock.
  
• Verify invoices against quantities and pricing; process orders into the system for warehouse coordination.
  

Vendor & Supply Chain Management

• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; expand vendor pool for competitive pricing.
  
• Analyze purchasing price trends and resolve issues related to price fluctuations.
  
• Ensure compliance with purchasing and supply chain regulations.
  
• Support overall supply chain operations to ensure seamless product flow.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with marketing, R&D, and production teams for new product purchasing.
  
• Support production and warehouse teams with procurement needs.
  
• Participate in monthly physical inventory checks.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
  
• 3–5 years of purchasing or logistics experience (food industry preferred).
  
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean
  
• Ability to manage high-stress situations, multitask, and prioritize effectively.
  
• Team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
  
• Attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping.
  
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. without restrictions and work in cold storage/freezer environments as needed.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and related software.
  

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision PPO Insurance (100% employer-paid, effective Day 1)
  
• Company-paid Life Insurance
  
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (short term 100% covered)
  
• Flexible start times
  
• 401(k) with 5% company match (no vesting period, eligible Day 1)
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 15 days per year, increasing with tenure (up to 180 hours)
  
• Paid Holidays (11 days)
  
• Paid Maternity Leave (12 weeks, 100% paid)
  
• Paid Secondary Caregiver Leave (up to 2 weeks)
  
• Wellness Day (40 hours annually, use it or lose it)
  
• Lifestyle Allowance (monthly reimbursement up to $70 net)
  
• Cellphone reimbursement eligibility
  
• Employee discounts (40% off products and services)
  
• Educational assistance programs
  
• Employee club activities and additional perks