[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