Senior Commodity Trader (Korean bilingual Required) at Hanwha International LLC – Teaneck, New Jersey

Position Summary

The Senior Commodity Trader is responsible for developing and executing profitable trading opportunities in the North American market. This role manages the end-to-end trading cycle—from sourcing and pricing to contract negotiation and logistics coordination. We are looking for a high-potential professional who can grow into an independent P&L contributor while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Trading & Business Support

• Identify and execute trading opportunities across various commodities in the North American market.
• Build and maintain active communication with vendors, traders, and end-users to support sales growth.
• Assist in negotiating purchase and sales contracts, focusing on pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.

Trade Execution & Operations

• Manage the full trading cycle, including sourcing, pricing, contracting, and shipment coordination.
• Prepare, review, and maintain import/export documentation (PO, Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, etc.).
• Monitor order status and coordinate with logistics partners to ensure timely and efficient shipment flow.
• Handle claims, quality issues, and post-shipment disputes to ensure customer satisfaction.

Financial & Market Analysis

• Maintain accurate inventory and order records and coordinate with accounting on AP, AR, and inventory reconciliation.
• Monitor commodity market trends, raw material prices, and freight movements to support trading decisions and business planning.

Cross-Regional Collaboration

• Serve as a bilingual liaison between North American operations and Korean headquarters to support business development and operational alignment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of commodity trading or international trading experience
• Strong understanding of international trade practices and Incoterms.
• Experience with import/export processes, contract negotiation, and logistics coordination.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally for supplier meetings and business development.
• Fluency in both English and Korean is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with global trading companies or commodity trading organizations.
• Familiarity with freight markets, risk management, or hedging tools.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (100% covered by the company)
• HRA and DCFSA
• 401k Matching up to 5%
• Life insurance
• Company holidays
• 7 Sick day and Vacation (10 to 23 days)
• Education support and EAP program
• Pet insurance