Chemical Trader & Sales

CESNA GROUP INC

Johns Creek, GA

Job Summary

The Chemical Trader & Sales Manager is responsible for driving international chemical and
plastic resin trading activities, including market development, commercial negotiations,
contract execution, and end-to-end import/export logistics. This role oversees risk
management, compliance, and supply chain coordination while collaborating closely with
U.S and Korea-based teams to support sustainable business growth.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
1. Chemical Trading & Market Development
- Engage in trading activities across major petrochemical and plastic resin products
(PE, PP, PET, etc.) and engineering plastics (PC, ABS, HIPS, etc.) in U.S. and
international markets.
- Develop new business opportunities in bio-based materials and emerging chemical
sectors.
- Identify and expand international market channels, including import/export flows
between Asia and North America.
- Manage and grow relationships with global suppliers, customers, and distribution
partners.
2. Sales & Commercial Execution
- Lead commercial negotiations, pricing strategy, and contract structuring for domestic
and international chemical transactions.
- Monitor market trends, feedstock movements, and supply-demand dynamics to
optimize trading margins.
- Execute spot and term sales while ensuring alignment with company profitability
targets.
3. Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination
- Coordinate sourcing, allocation, and supply management of plastic resins and
specialty materials.
- Collaborate with producers, distributors, logistics providers, and warehouse partners
to ensure stable and cost-effective supply.
- Oversee truck, rail, and ocean freight logistics as applicable.
4. Export/Import Execution & Logistics
- Manage end-to-end execution of international trade contracts, including
documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee shipping schedules, warehouse coordination, and inventory control.
- Ensure timely cargo movement through U.S. ports and domestic distribution networks.
5. Risk Management & Contract Handling
- Handle international trade contracts and ensure compliance with company policies
and risk management protocols.
- Assess market, credit, operational, freight, and FX risks; recommend mitigation
strategies.
- Maintain disciplined exposure management across pricing, supply, and logistics risks.
6. Cross-Cultural Communication & Collaboration
- Work effectively in a multicultural corporate environment, collaborating closely with
U.S. and Korean teams.
- Adapt communication and reporting styles to align with headquarters in Korea.
- Build strong internal and external networks across global petrochemical markets.

Qualifications

- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in chemical trading, plastic resin sales,
execution, or supply chain management.
- Proven track record in handling international trade contracts and commercial
negotiations.
- Strong communication skills in both English and Korean; ability to operate fluently in
bilingual business settings.
- Based in, or willing to relocate to, Johns Creek, GA for long-term employment.
- Practical experience in trading operations, logistics coordination, and documentation
management.
- Open to flexible working hours as needed for collaboration with international teams,
including Korea.
- Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and professional integrity.
- Excellent time management, punctuality, disciplined work ethic, and proactive mindset.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally without restrictions.
- Team-oriented, adaptable, and highly motivated with a strong entrepreneurial drive.
Preferred Experience
- Experience handling Plastic Resin and Engineering plastics.
- Exposure to bio-based materials, sustainable chemicals, or new business incubation
projects.
- Practical experience in ocean freight, rail logistics, tank/warehouse operations.
- Experience working with multinational trading houses or global chemical manufacturers.
- Established network within U.S. chemical or plastics distribution markets.

What's On Offer

Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.

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