Supply Chain Specialist - Korea

Team: South Korea

Location: Korea

Commitment: Full Time (Hybrid)

Workplace Type: hybrid

At Blue Bottle, our mission is to be the most distinctive and globally recognized cafe-led brand. We serve products and experiences that inspire a life of great taste. For coffee lovers who seek a more intentional way of living, Blue Bottle Coffee provides the most beautiful coffee experience delivered with the utmost care, consideration and exacting standards anywhere you find us around the world.

About the job 

Blue Bottle Coffee is looking for a talented and passionate Supply Chain Specialist to join our Blue Bottle Korea team. As the Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, and elevating Blue Bottle’s ability to share delicious coffee experiences with more guests nationwide. This is a highly integrated and connected position and will require your collaborative skills to ensure success with stakeholders across our Cafe, E-commerce and CPG channels.

This position will be based in Seoul, Korea, and report to the Supply Chain Manager of Korea.

 

블루보틀 커피 코리아에서 Supply Chain Specialist를 채용합니다. 신제품 출시를 위한 국내외 조달과 관련된 부서간 협업부터 수출입 무역 프로세스, 재고 및 비용 관리까지 Supply Chain Management 전반에 걸쳐 기여하고 함께 성장해 나갈 예비 블루보틀러 분들의 많은 관심 부탁드립니다. 
유관 경력 3년 이상의 경력자를 우선하여 채용하고 있으며, 3년 이하의 경력자의 경우 수입 관련 업무 경험이 있을 시 지원서를 받고 있습니다. 이 경우 리뷰 및 인터뷰 프로세스 후 Associate 레벨로의 채용이 고려될 수 있습니다. 

You will

Product Collaboration

Manage New Product Collaboration and global events, overseeing both imported and domestic items in alignment with channel launch plans and business guidelines

Lead import feasibility assessments and manage NPD (New Product Development) order history and comprehensive readiness checklists (e.g., labeling, documentation, and communication)

Engage in package development and preparation to support channel growth and identify cost-efficiency opportunities (e.g., assembly, new item packaging)

Trading

Facilitate import/export operations to support global collaboration and specific channel requirements including key global events and etc. from a logistics perspective

Inventory & Cost Management

Perform and support closing processes, including spend closing and inventory reconciliation. 

Oversee domestic inventory management and perform related spending analysis to ensure cost savings and effective contract management

You are 

• Willingness to handle a broad SCM scope with high integrity, humility, and a hands-on approach
• A proactive self-starter who asks insightful questions to drive clarity and solve complex issues with advanced analytical skills to synthesize data into actionable insights
• Adept at navigating organizational communication norms and professional etiquettes
• A team player who prioritizes organizational success and fosters a collaborative work environment with
• An effective communicator across functions and regions

You have 

3+ years of experience in supply chain management (Trading, 3PL, Product Collaboration and etc.) 
A bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel / Google Spreadsheet skill
Business-level fluency in English (verbal and written) and Native in Korean
A comprehensive understanding of diverse supply chain models — including OEM, 3PL, and Direct Sourcing is highly desirable
Experience in FMCG or retail industry is highly preferred 
A love for delicious coffee, food, and care for an exceptional guest experience