Chemical Trader & Sales, bilingual Korean

[Job Summary]

The Chemical Trader & Sales Manager is responsible for driving international chemical and

plastic resin trading activities, including market development, commercial negotiations,

contract execution, and end-to-end import/export logistics. This role oversees risk

management, compliance, and supply chain coordination while collaborating closely with

U.S and Korea-based teams to support sustainable business growth.

[Job Description]

Key Responsibilities

1. Chemical Trading & Market Development

- Engage in trading activities across major petrochemical and plastic resin products

(PE, PP, PET, etc.) and engineering plastics (PC, ABS, HIPS, etc.) in U.S. and international markets.

- Develop new business opportunities in bio-based materials and emerging chemical sectors.

- Identify and expand international market channels, including import/export flows between Asia and North America.

- Manage and grow relationships with global suppliers, customers, and distribution partners.

2. Sales & Commercial Execution

- Lead commercial negotiations, pricing strategy, and contract structuring for domestic and international chemical transactions.

- Monitor market trends, feedstock movements, and supply-demand dynamics to optimize trading margins.

- Execute spot and term sales while ensuring alignment with company profitability targets.

3. Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination

- Coordinate sourcing, allocation, and supply management of plastic resins and specialty materials.

- Collaborate with producers, distributors, logistics providers, and warehouse partners to ensure stable and cost-effective supply.

- Oversee truck, rail, and ocean freight logistics as applicable.

4. Export/Import Execution & Logistics

- Manage end-to-end execution of international trade contracts, including documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance.

- Oversee shipping schedules, warehouse coordination, and inventory control.

- Ensure timely cargo movement through U.S. ports and domestic distribution networks.

5. Risk Management & Contract Handling

- Handle international trade contracts and ensure compliance with company policies and risk management protocols.

- Assess market, credit, operational, freight, and FX risks; recommend mitigation strategies.

- Maintain disciplined exposure management across pricing, supply, and logistics risks.

6. Cross-Cultural Communication & Collaboration

- Work effectively in a multicultural corporate environment, collaborating closely with U.S. and Korean teams.

- Adapt communication and reporting styles to align with headquarters in Korea.

- Build strong internal and external networks across global petrochemical markets.

Requirements

[Qualifications]

- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in chemical trading, plastic resin sales, execution, or supply chain management.

- Proven track record in handling international trade contracts and commercial negotiations.

- Strong communication skills in both English and Korean; ability to operate fluently in bilingual business settings.

- Based in, or willing to relocate to, Anaheim, CA for long-term employment.

- Practical experience in trading operations, logistics coordination, and documentation management.

- Open to flexible working hours as needed for collaboration with international teams, including Korea.

- Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and professional integrity.

- Excellent time management, punctuality, disciplined work ethic, and proactive mindset.

- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally without restrictions.

- Team-oriented, adaptable, and highly motivated with a strong entrepreneurial drive.

Preferred Experience

- Experience handling Plastic Resin and Engineering plastics.

- Exposure to bio-based materials, sustainable chemicals, or new business incubation projects.

- Practical experience in ocean freight, rail logistics, tank/warehouse operations.

- Experience working with multinational trading houses or global chemical manufacturers.

- Established network within U.S. chemical or plastics distribution markets.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health insurance, 401K, PTO, sick days