Supply Chain Management (SCM) Specialist

[Position] Supply Chain Management (SCM) Specialist

[Location] Los Angeles

[Employment Type] Full-Time

[Seniority Level] Associate / Mid-Senior Level

[Pay Range] $75,000 ~ $85,000 / year

Benefits

401(k) with Company Match, Employee Discount Program, Lifestyle Allowance, Mobile Phone Plan Reimbursement, Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Hours, Wellness Days, Creative Leave, Monthly Team Building Budget and more!

About Us

CJ Olive Young introduced the first Korean Health & Beauty store in 1999, pioneering the industry and becoming Korea’s No. 1 Health & Beauty store. With over 1,390 stores across Korea and a global network reaching 150 countries, OLIVE YOUNG is now evolving into a Global Lifestyle Platform that brings the best of Health & Beauty to customers worldwide.

CJ Olive Young USA, Inc. is a dynamic Health & Beauty retailer specializing in skincare and cosmetics in North America! As we expand, we are also curating a selection of local U.S. beauty brands, bringing innovative and high-quality products to our customers.

About the Role

OLIVE YOUNG US is seeking a dedicated SCM professional to manage consolidated purchase orders (PO) and inbound supply chain operations for our U.S. branch. This role is critical in aligning supplier capabilities with our omnichannel demand, ensuring seamless, timely inventory availability, and minimizing lost sales opportunities across all online and offline touchpoints.

The ideal candidate is an agile, data-driven supply chain professional who can manage large-scale SKU portfolios, proactively prevent stockouts, and collaborate closely with cross-functional and global HQ teams.

Key Responsibilities

• PO Management: Create and manage consolidated purchase orders to suppliers based on combined demand from both online and offline (store) channels.
• Inbound Coordination: Coordinate inbound shipments from vendors to the Distribution Center (DC), ensuring optimal inventory allocation.
• Logistics Monitoring: Monitor order status, delivery schedules, and achieve high On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) inbound inventory flow.
• Supplier Relations: Cultivate high-performing communication loops with suppliers to rapidly resolve order discrepancies, delays, and capacity issues.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience in Demand Forecasting, Ordering, Inventory Control, and Logistics Management.
• Language: Professional working proficiency in both English and Korean (Capable of conducting business seamlessly in both languages).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management (SCM), or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry Background: Background in e-Commerce and/or the Retail industry is strongly preferred, with deep understanding of retail supply chain dynamics beyond traditional manufacturing/3PL logistics.
• SKU Management: Proven experience managing large-scale SKU portfolios and complex inventory allocation operations.
• Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency; experience with other SCM planning tools or systems is a plus.
• Soft Skills: High motivation for growth, with a proactive mindset to take on increasing responsibility and new challenges.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods during store and warehouse visits, with the capability to occasionally lift or move items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Understanding that work schedules, hours, and locations may fluctuate depending on the operational needs of retail stores and the distribution center.