Supply Chain Specialist - Seoul

At Blue Bottle, our mission is to be the most distinctive and globally recognized cafe-led brand. We serve products and experiences that inspire a life of great taste. For coffee lovers who seek a more intentional way of living, Blue Bottle Coffee provides the most beautiful coffee experience delivered with the utmost care, consideration and exacting standards anywhere you find us around the world.  

At Blue Bottle, our mission is to be the most distinctive and globally recognized cafe-led brand. We serve products and experiences that inspire a life of great taste. For coffee lovers who seek a more intentional way of living, Blue Bottle Coffee provides the most beautiful coffee experience delivered with the utmost care, consideration and exacting standards anywhere you find us around the world.  

About the job
 
Blue Bottle Coffee is looking for a talented and passionate Supply Chain Specialist to join our Blue Bottle Korea team. As the Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, and elevating Blue Bottle’s ability to share delicious coffee experiences with more guests nationwide. This is a highly integrated and connected position and will require your collaborative skills to ensure success with stakeholders across our Cafe, E-commerce, and CPG channels.This position will be based in Seoul, Korea, and report to the Supply Chain Manager of Korea.
 
You will
 
• Product Collaboration
  • Manage New Product Collaboration and global events, overseeing both imported and domestic items in alignment with channel launch plans and business guidelines
  • Lead import feasibility assessments and manage NPD (New Product Development) order history and comprehensive readiness checklists (e.g., labeling, documentation, and communication)
  • Engage in package development and preparation to support channel growth and identify cost-efficiency opportunities (e.g., assembly, new item packaging)
  • Trading
    • Facilitate import/export operations to support global collaboration and specific channel requirements including key global events and etc from a logistics perspective
    • Inventory & Cost Management
      • Perform and support closing processes, including spend closing and inventory reconciliation. 
      • Oversee domestic inventory management and perform related spending analysis to ensure cost savings and effective contract management
      You are
 
• Willingness to handle a broad SCM scope with high integrity, humility, and a hands-on approach
• A proactive self-starter who asks insightful questions to drive clarity and solve complex issues with advanced analytical skills to synthesize data into actionable insights
• Adept at navigating organizational communication norms and professional etiquettes
• A team player who prioritizes organizational success and fosters a collaborative work environment with An effective communicator across functions and regions
 
You have
 
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain management (Trading, 3PL, Product Collaboration and etc) 
• A bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel / Google Spreadsheet skill
• Business-level fluency in English (verbal and written) and Native in Korean
• A comprehensive understanding of diverse supply chain models — including OEM, 3PL, and Direct Sourcing is highly desirable
• Experience in FMCG or retail industry is highly preferred 
• A love for delicious coffee, food, and care for an exceptional guest experience