Logistics Specialist

[Company / Industry] Global Medical Device Company / Healthcare

[Position] Logistics Specialist

[Function] Logistics / Operations

[Reporting Line] Logistics Manager, APAC

[Employment Type] Permanent

[Compensation] TBD

[Location] Seoul, Korea

[Consultant in charge] Simon S. Kim

Company Description:

Global Medical Device Company specializing in dental devices

Job Description:   

• Partner with Global and Regional teams to manage operations and fulfilment of the Company products & auxiliary materials to meet customers’ demand

• Oversee forecasting and coordination with supply sources for timely replenishment of the Company products & auxiliary materials

• Enforce strong inventory control and distribution records in SAP system

• Manage SAP transactions relating to operational process of Order-to-Cash (OTC) – covering OE, MIGO, and PGI

• Monitor and manage freight and logistics partners’ performance for shipping, brokerage, warehousing and domestic distribution

• Support customs clearance for importation and exportation of medical devices and non-medical device by necessary application (e.g. spot permit from KMDIA, Korea)

• Resolve shipping and distribution related issues and feedbacks with systematic Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Actions - Preventive Actions (CAPA) Plan

• Drive improvement initiatives to optimize operations and processes with objectives of (a) reducing cost, (b) shortening fulfillment lead-time, and (c) enhancing customer experience

• Support Global and Regional projects pertaining to SAP Systems Implementation-Customization-Enhancement, Go-To-Market Strategy, Regulatory Compliance & Audit, etc.

• Provide guidance to other functions (such as marketing) on logistics related matters to enhance efficiency of operations (e.g. distribution of point-of-sales materials)

Job Requirements:  

• BA/BS degree in Business Management, Logistics or Supply Chain or equivalent practical experience

• 3-5 years of experience in the logistics industry or in a similar role managing logistics service providers

• In-depth understanding of Supply Chain processes including International Shipping, Brokerage, Contract Logistics and Domestic Transportation in assigned countries

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of SAP system is essential (MUST)

• Exposure to Healthcare & Life Science sector (particularly Medical Device Industry) is preferred

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and decision making skills with attention to detail

• Ability to collaborate with different functional teams across the organization

• Pro-active, willing-to-learn attitude and “roll up sleeves” to accomplish all necessary tasks

• Fluent English / Native Korean

If you are interested, please contact simon.kim@rp4rp.com  +82-2-6123-0100