Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock reconciliation, and root-cause analysis of inventory discrepancies
Review inventory and safety stock levels and assess storage requirements, warehouse capacity, and space utilization
Identify opportunities to improve inventory organization, storage efficiency, and warehouse processes
Support annual physical inventory and internal audits
Manage and monitor the performance of 3PL providers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and transportation providers
Establish and monitor service levels and operational KPIs for logistics service providers
Conduct regular performance reviews and identify service gaps, operational risks, and improvement opportunities
Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives with logistics partners
Support the evaluation and implementation of alternative or additional logistics and warehouse solutions when required
Coordinate and oversee inbound international shipments and import customs clearance activities
Work closely with appointed customs brokers and logistics providers to ensure timely and compliant customs clearance
Review import and shipping documentation and resolve customs holds, documentation issues, and shipment discrepancies
Maintain working knowledge of applicable Korean customs requirements, FTA requirements, and relevant trade regulations
Monitor customs clearance performance and identify opportunities to improve clearance lead time and compliance
Coordinate and monitor domestic transportation, including parcel, courier, and dedicated truck deliveries
Monitor delivery performance and proactively manage delays, damages, shortages, and claims
Identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency, delivery reliability, and logistics costs
Develop and monitor logistics KPIs including inventory accuracy, warehouse performance, customs clearance lead time, on-time delivery/OTIF, and logistics costs
Analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks, root causes, risks, and improvement opportunities
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse, inventory, transportation, customs clearance, and 3PL operations
Collaborate with Customer Care, Commercial, Service, Finance, Planning, Global Logistics, and Trade Compliance teams to improve end-to-end logistics performance
Maintain logistics-related transactions and operational data in SAP or other relevant systems
Support compliance with applicable Korean import/export regulations and company Global Trade Compliance policies
Coordinate with Global Trade Compliance/ITC teams on classification, licensing, import/export controls, and regulatory requirements
Maintain required trade compliance records and support internal or external audits as applicable
Identify and escalate potential trade compliance risks to appropriate stakeholders
Skills
SAP
About the company
When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.
Job Title
About the role
Logistics, Trade Compliance & Warehouse Specialist – Korea
Location(s)
Seoul
Job Description
Warehouse & Inventory Management
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Manage and oversee warehouse operations performed by third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock reconciliation, and root-cause analysis of inventory discrepancies.
•
Review inventory and safety stock levels and assess storage requirements, warehouse capacity, and space utilization.
•
Identify opportunities to improve inventory organization, storage efficiency, and warehouse processes.
•
Support annual physical inventory and internal audits.
3PL & Logistics Vendor Management
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Manage and monitor the performance of 3PL providers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and transportation providers.
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Establish and monitor service levels and operational KPIs for logistics service providers.
•
Conduct regular performance reviews and identify service gaps, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.
•
Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives with logistics partners.
•
Support the evaluation and implementation of alternative or additional logistics and warehouse solutions when required.
Import & Customs Operations
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Coordinate and oversee inbound international shipments and import customs clearance activities.
•
Work closely with appointed customs brokers and logistics providers to ensure timely and compliant customs clearance.
•
Review import and shipping documentation and resolve customs holds, documentation issues, and shipment discrepancies.
•
Maintain working knowledge of applicable Korean customs requirements, FTA requirements, and relevant trade regulations.
•
Monitor customs clearance performance and identify opportunities to improve clearance lead time and compliance.
Transportation & Delivery Management
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Coordinate and monitor domestic transportation, including parcel, courier, and dedicated truck deliveries.
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Monitor delivery performance and proactively manage delays, damages, shortages, and claims.
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Identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency, delivery reliability, and logistics costs.
Logistics Performance & Continuous Improvement
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Develop and monitor logistics KPIs including inventory accuracy, warehouse performance, customs clearance lead time, on-time delivery/OTIF, and logistics costs.
•
Analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks, root causes, risks, and improvement opportunities.
•
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse, inventory, transportation, customs clearance, and 3PL operations.
•
Collaborate with Customer Care, Commercial, Service, Finance, Planning, Global Logistics, and Trade Compliance teams to improve end-to-end logistics performance.
•
Maintain logistics-related transactions and operational data in SAP or other relevant systems.
Trade Compliance
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Support compliance with applicable Korean import/export regulations and company Global Trade Compliance policies.
•
Coordinate with Global Trade Compliance/ITC teams on classification, licensing, import/export controls, and regulatory requirements.
•
Maintain required trade compliance records and support internal or external audits as applicable.
•
Identify and escalate potential trade compliance risks to appropriate stakeholders.