Sr Demand Planning Manager (Bilingual - Korean) at SAMYANG AMERICA INC – Brea, California

About Samyang America

Samyang America stands as the #1 Gen Z brand, boldly shaping the future of food culture with innovative flavors, viral trends, and unforgettable brand experiences. We don’t just create food - we craft moments that spark excitement, inspire connection, and celebrate bold individuality. Our mission is to bring daring, delicious products to the market that resonate deeply with the next generation of food lovers. From iconic spicy noodles to creative new launches, we are driven by passion, creativity, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of taste and culture. At Samyang America, you’ll join a dynamic team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a shared love for bold flavor experiences. We value fresh ideas, energetic spirit, and the courage to lead trends rather than follow them.

If you’re ready to be part of a brand that’s more than just food - a brand that moves culture and creates unforgettable moments - join our team today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing guidance, analysis, and oversight to ensure alignment with business direction and consistency with supply

• Facilitate a collaborative and consensus approach by working closely with Sales, Marketing, Logistics and HQ

• Drive the focus in mid to long-term supply planning with cross functional teams

• Initiate S&OP process and lead consensus demand review

• Advise/communicate with sales team for variances between existing forecasts, plans and actuals weekly

• Manage APS sys and check inventory, incoming and P/O to handle regional on-time supply and ready to report present status

• Analyze forecast variation/deviation with the goal to minimize out of stocks and prevent the build of excess & obsolete inventory

• Provide monthly oversight and give insight as to the status and forecast to the Leadership (SIOP)

• Analyze and Report monthly Closing for Logistics cost and inventory turn-over

• Draw up or renew contracts on 3PL

• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (SCM, Business, Economics or related) required

• Bilingual in Korean & English required

• 8+ years of expertise in supply chain management (SCM), including experience in demand management, sales plan validation, inventory control, production coordination, and supply management preferred

• Previous food service distribution and/or food importing experience preferred

• Have a sense of urgency and be able to work under pressure, be comfortable in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment

• Demonstrates Microsoft Office proficiency

• Knowledge of ERP systems, especially SAP preferred

The base salary for this position is between $100,000.00 and $140,000.00 per year. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and location. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation and benefits, including an annual incentive bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, PTO/FTO, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Samyang America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.