B2B Operations Associate / Specialist (Korean English Bilingual)

Position Summary: The position requires strong experience in supply chain operations, logistics management, inventory control, import/export compliance, and ERP system operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, support cross-functional collaboration, and drive operational efficiency in a customer-focused environment.

Role Description:  Key responsibilities include managing customer demand forecasts and production planning activities, coordinating shipment schedules and logistics operations, overseeing import/export documentation and trade compliance processes, maintaining inventory accuracy and warehouse control, processing customer claims and SAP transactions, and ensuring timely execution of customer requirements through effective cross-functional collaboration and operational support.
 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Manage end-to-end B2B supply chain and customer operations, including order fulfillment, production planning, and logistics coordination within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment

· Lead cross-functional coordination among Sales, Production, Logistics, Quality, Warehouse, Technical, and overseas HQ teams to ensure seamless operational execution and customer support

· Manage customer demand forecasts and inventory planning activities to support JIT manufacturing requirements and on-time delivery performance

· Oversee shipment scheduling, transportation coordination, and logistics operations with freight forwarders, carriers, and 3PL providers to ensure supply chain efficiency and delivery accuracy

· Manage import/export operations, customs compliance, and international trade documentation, including USMCA Certificates of Origin, commercial invoices, packing lists, and customer-specific compliance requirements

· Monitor warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, cycle count activities, and material flow to support operational efficiency and inventory integrity

· Maintain customer portals, packaging specifications, shipment data, and operational records in accordance with customer and business requirements

· Investigate operational and customer-related issues and implement effective corrective actions to support continuous improvement and customer satisfaction

· Execute and manage SAP ERP operational transactions, including sales order processing, inventory control, customer claims, invoicing, debit/credit activities, cost tracking, and month-end closing

· Prepare operational reports and maintain accurate documentation using SAP, Microsoft Excel, and other reporting tools

Qualifications: Listed below are the minimum and/or desired qualifications of the position including education, work experience and knowledge & skills that are required to perform satisfactorily in the position:

Education and Work Experience:

· Bachelor degree preferred

· Business operation, and/or logistics experience preferred. 

Knowledge and Skills:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Computer literate (Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as familiarity with SAP 

· Bilingual (English & Korean) 

· Team works, good attitude, energetic

· Problem solving skills

· Organized, detail oriented, and ability to multi-task

Physical Demands: 

· Position requires sitting at a desk working on a computer for at least 2/3 of time.

· Position requires minimal lifting up to 20 lbs.

· Position requires regular and reliable attendance.

· Position requires travel up to 10% of time.