Commodity Trader - Chemicals

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 global teams.
• Adapt communication and reporting styles to align with headquarters in Korea.
• Build strong internal and external networks across global petrochemical markets.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.