Industrial Material (Chemical Trader & Sales)

Job Summary

The Chemical Trader & Sales Manager is responsible for driving international chemical and plastic resin trading activities, including market development, commercial negotiations, contract execution, and end-to-end import/export logistics. This role oversees risk management, compliance, and supply chain coordination while collaborating closely with U.S and Korea-based teams to support sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Chemical Trading & Market Development

•       Engage in trading activities across major petrochemical and plastic resin products

•       (PE, PP, PET, etc.) and engineering plastics (PC, ABS, HIPS, etc.) in U.S. and

•       international markets.

•       Develop new business opportunities in bio-based materials and emerging chemical

•       sectors.

•       Identify and expand international market channels, including import/export flows

•       between Asia and North America.

•       Manage and grow relationships with global suppliers, customers, and distribution

•       partners.

2. Sales & Commercial Execution

•       Lead commercial negotiations, pricing strategy, and contract structuring for domestic

•       and international chemical transactions.

•       Monitor market trends, feedstock movements, and supply-demand dynamics to

•       optimize trading margins.

•       Execute spot and term sales while ensuring alignment with company profitability

•       targets.

3. Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination

•       Coordinate sourcing, allocation, and supply management of plastic resins and

•       specialty materials.

•       Collaborate with producers, distributors, logistics providers, and warehouse partners

•       to ensure stable and cost-effective supply.

•       Oversee truck, rail, and ocean freight logistics as applicable.

4. Export/Import Execution & Logistics

•       Manage end-to-end execution of international trade contracts, including

•       documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance.

•       Oversee shipping schedules, warehouse coordination, and inventory control.

•       Ensure timely cargo movement through U.S. ports and domestic distribution networks.

5. Risk Management & Contract Handling

•       Handle international trade contracts and ensure compliance with company policies

•       and risk management protocols.

•       Assess market, credit, operational, freight, and FX risks; recommend mitigation strategies.

•       Maintain disciplined exposure management across pricing, supply, and logistics risks.

6. Cross-Cultural Communication & Collaboration

•       Work effectively in a multicultural corporate environment, collaborating closely with

•       U.S. and Korean teams.

•       Adapt communication and reporting styles to align with headquarters in Korea.

•       Build strong internal and external networks across global petrochemical markets.

Qualifications

•       Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in chemical trading, plastic resin sales,

•       execution, or supply chain management.

•       Proven track record in handling international trade contracts and commercial

•       negotiations.

•       Strong communication skills

•       Based in, or willing to relocate to, Johns Creek, GA for long-term employment.

•       Practical experience in trading operations, logistics coordination, and documentation

•       management.

•       Open to flexible working hours as needed for collaboration with international teams,

•       including Korea.

•       Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and professional integrity.

•       Excellent time management, punctuality, disciplined work ethic, and proactive mindset.

•       Willingness to travel domestically and internationally without restrictions.

•       Team-oriented, adaptable, and highly motivated with a strong entrepreneurial drive.

Preferred Experience

·      Experience handling Plastic Resin and Engineering plastics.

·      Exposure to bio-based materials, sustainable chemicals, or new business incubation

·      projects.

·      Practical experience in ocean freight, rail logistics, tank/warehouse operations.

·      Experience working with multinational trading houses or global chemical manufacturers.

·       Established network within U.S. chemical or plastics distribution markets.