Logistics Analyst (Songpa-gu, Seoul, KR)

<p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p> <p>Manage Korea import and export operations in compliance with Korea Customs Service requirements, including UNI-PASS declarations, HS classification, customs valuation, duty/VAT, FTA/origin documentation, export controls, and shipment documentation accuracy. Ensure timely clearance, audit-ready records, and effective coordination with customs brokers, freight forwarders, internal teams, and government-related parties.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Import &amp; Export Operations</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage inbound and outbound Korea shipments across air, ocean, courier, and domestic delivery channels from booking through customs clearance and delivery closure.</li> <li>Work with customs brokers, freight forwarders, warehouse teams, Admin, Finance, and internal stakeholders to support smooth shipment execution.</li> <li>Coordinate import shipment disposition, including domestic/internal delivery or storage room stock placement, as required.</li> <li>Track shipment milestones, resolve clearance issues, and escalate risks that may affect customer commitments, cost, compliance, or delivery timelines.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Customs Compliance &amp; Documentation </strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure shipment documents and customs data are accurate, complete, and aligned with Korea import and export requirements.</li> <li>Coordinate with customs brokers on compliant customs declarations, including classification, valuation, origin, duty/VAT, permits, and licenses.</li> <li>Maintain audit-ready records and support customs inquiries, post-clearance corrections, origin verification, and internal compliance reviews.</li> <li>Promote process discipline and preventive controls to reduce shipment delays, rework, penalties, and operational risk.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Regulatory Screening &amp; Risk Management </strong></p> <ul> <li>Support screening for restricted goods, export control requirements, license or permit needs, and end-use or end-user concerns.</li> <li>Escalate shipments requiring regulatory review, management approval, or customer clarification before release.</li> <li>Embed compliance checkpoints into order release, broker instructions, shipment booking, exception management, and SOP updates.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Process Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage day-to-day performance of customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners, including service quality, clearance cycle time, filing accuracy, and issue resolution.</li> <li>Identify opportunities to improve shipment visibility, cost control, compliance performance, and overall logistics service delivery.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li> <li>3+ years of experience in import/export operations, logistics compliance or international supply chain operations</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of Korea customs processes, shipment documentation, broker coordination, duty/VAT, origin/FTA, and import/export compliance requirements</li> <li>Proficient in Excel, ERP systems, shipment tracking tools, customs broker reports, and master-data review; Korean language or Korea broker experience preferred.</li> <li>Experience working in a global manufacturing or distribution environment</li> <li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills</li> <li>Convey information clearly and effectively both written and verbal in English.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Must demonstrate strong aptitude for customer service</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>#LI-JP2</p>