Korean-Speaking Procurement & Operations Coordinator

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

TBD

HOURS PER WEEK

TBD

DATE UPDATED

Oct 23, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Work Location: Remote (Philippines)
Language Requirement: Fluent in Korean and English (Reading, Writing & Speaking)

About Us

We are an international beauty and skincare manufacturing company working with beauty brands worldwide. We specialize in product development, manufacturing, packaging, and international distribution, with operations involving South Korea and other global markets.

About the Role

We’re looking for a reliable, organized, and proactive Korean-Speaking Procurement & Operations Coordinator to support our purchasing, supplier coordination, logistics, and day-to-day operations in South Korea.

You’ll work closely with our Operations, Product Development, and Korea-based teams, communicating directly with Korean suppliers and service providers who may not speak English.

Training will be provided! Experience in manufacturing, procurement, or supply chain operations is a big plus, but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Coordination

* Source Korean suppliers, request quotations, and coordinate purchases of packaging materials, raw materials, and other components.
* Handle purchase orders, pricing, specifications, production schedules, and delivery follow-ups.
* Communicate with Korean suppliers through email, phone calls, and KakaoTalk.
* Coordinate packaging artwork, printing requirements, and other production-related matters.

Logistics & Customs

* Communicate with Korean freight forwarders, customs brokers, shipping agents, and relevant customs authorities.
* Assist clients’ appointed freight forwarders when Korean-language communication is needed.
* Coordinate shipping documents, customs clearance, shipment arrangements, and deliveries.
* Help resolve shipping delays and documentation issues.

Supplier Quality Coordination

* Communicate with Korean suppliers regarding defective materials, incorrect specifications, and other quality concerns.
* Coordinate investigations, corrective actions, replacements, and rework.
* Follow up on supplier-related issues until resolved.

General Operations

* Assist internal teams with Korean-English communication and translation.
* Maintain purchasing records, supplier documents, and shipment updates.
* Track pending tasks and provide regular updates.

Qualifications

Required:

* Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Korean and English.
* Comfortable independently handling Korean business emails, phone calls, and supplier communications.
* Organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and reliable.
* Comfortable using Excel, Google Sheets, and other online tools.
* Able to manage multiple tasks and work independently.

Preferred but Not Required:

* Experience in manufacturing, procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or logistics.
* Experience working with Korean suppliers or companies.
* Familiarity with international freight, customs clearance, and shipping documents.
* Experience in cosmetics, beauty, or packaging manufacturing.
* Experience using ---------- or similar project management tools.
* TOPIK certification.

Training will be provided on our purchasing, logistics, and internal operational processes.

How to Apply

Please read and follow these instructions carefully.

Send your application to ---------- with the subject line:

Application - Korean-Speaking Procurement & Operations Coordinator

Write “I’m your Korean-speaking procurement expert” at the very top of your email.

Please include:

1. Your updated CV/resume.
2. A video introduction (3 minutes or less) in both Korean and English, explaining why you’re a good fit for the role.
3. Your Korean proficiency level, including any TOPIK certification and experience communicating with Korean businesses.
4. A brief summary of your experience in purchasing, manufacturing, supply chain, international freight, customs, Excel/Google Sheets, and ---------- or similar tools. If you have no experience in some areas, simply indicate that.

Applications with incorrect subject lines or missing requirements will not be considered.

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