Identify global brands,distributors,and parallel importers to drive category growth through sourcing strategy.
Conduct market and trend analysis for Grocery,Home & Kitchen,Leisure,Consumer Electronics categories.
Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing,volume,product mix,and marketing support.
What they want
12+ years experience in related field.
Experience at global brands,distributors,parallel importers,or retail/e-commerce companies.
Understanding and hands-on experience in overseas sourcing,import,and parallel import business.
Nice to have
Experience in food,consumer goods,kitchenware,leisure,sports,appliances,beauty categories.
Data-driven analysis and problem-solving ability; experience persuading diverse stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and execute in rapidly changing environments.
Seoulstart's read
Visa tier (likely)
E-7 specialty / professional (likely)
Korean language
Business-level Korean required
English friendliness
Medium: English JD, mixed-language workplace
Context
Coupang is a Korean domestic e-commerce leader; role requires fluent Korean and English for supplier negotiation and cross-functional collaboration with Korean teams; fast-paced startup culture within a listed company may involve long hours during peak seasons.
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