Trade Administration Specialist
Job Summary
You will be responsible for general trade administration and logistics support for a major global trading company. The role involves managing import/export documentation, inventory, and cross-border communication between the Korean headquarters and overseas branches. This position offers a stable work-life balance with minimal overtime and a professional office environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage import/export documentation and customs procedures.
- Handle logistics coordination and delivery progress.
- Manage inventory and data entry in ERP/SAP systems.
- Provide administrative support in Korean, Japanese, and English.
Required Skills
- Native Korean and Business Japanese proficiency.
- Proven experience in trade administration.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with ERP systems like SAP is a plus.
Job Details
### Job Description
You will be responsible for general trade administration related to the import and export of steel products and related internal support tasks at a large, globally operating general trading company.
### Specific Job Responsibilities
**Import/Export & Logistics Management Administration**
- Verification and preparation of customs documents (B/L, L/C, invoice, etc.)
- Logistics management and arrangement of shipping procedures
- Delivery date coordination and progress management between steel manufacturers and import/export companies
**Accounting & Data Management**
- Inventory management using Excel, creation of invoices and purchase orders, data entry
- Various processing using internal systems and core systems (SAP, etc.)
- Invoicing, payment management, delivery date management
**Departmental Support**
- Email/chat support and telephone support using internal systems (Japanese and Korean)
- Creation and revision of various documents and work manuals (using PowerPoint)
### Working Hours
- Working Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (7.5 hours of work, 60-minute break)
- Overtime: Approximately 0-10 hours per month (Generally, employees leave on time)
- Working Days: Monday - Friday (5 days a week)
### Job Requirements
**Required Skills**
- Korean Language Proficiency: Native Level (Ability to communicate accurately and smoothly via email and telephone with the Korean headquarters and overseas branches, and to create documents)
- Japanese Language Proficiency: Business Level (Ability to communicate smoothly with domestic business partners and staff, and to handle various documents)
- Experience: Practical experience in trade administration (export or import)
- PC Skills: Basic operation (Ability to input data and manage inventory in Excel, and create simple presentations and manuals in PowerPoint)
**Skills that can be utilized**
- Experience in general office work, sales administration, or trade administration at a trading company or manufacturer
- Experience in data processing and input using integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP
- English Language Proficiency (Ability to send and receive business emails and read trade documents; conversational ability is a plus)
- Experience handling steel products, metal products, etc.