ABOUT AREUM

AREUM is a Korean beauty, entertainment, and culture importer entering India with a founder-led team and a market-tested business model. We are at a pivotal stage: the Korea operations are stable and scaling, the India licensing is complete, contracts are signed, and revenue channels are active. The next phase is building the India team from the ground up.

AREUM is building its India operations from the ground up. We are looking for a highly accountable Operations Manager who can independently drive business operations across regulatory compliance, supply chain, distributors, vendors, inventory, and commercial execution.

Position: Operations Associate / Operations Manager

Location: Bangalore

Mode: Full time, On-site

Remuneration: ₹40,000 – ₹60,000 per month + performance incentives

Eligibility

- MBA graduation from a reputable university is preferred. (Minimum requirement: Graduation from a recognized university)
- 3 to 5 years of experience in operations, supply chain, import-export, sales coordination, or business development
- Experience in early-stage ventures or founder-led teams is highly valued.

Key Skills

- Strong business acumen and operational problem-solving
- Proficiency in MS Excel and task management tools
- Working knowledge of import-export and supply chain operations preferred
- Fluent English and Hindi

Key Responsibilities

● Business Operations & Client Management. Serve as the primary point of contact for Indian distributors and retail clients. Handle quotation requests, pricing discussions, PO confirmations, and order follow-ups.



Identify and reach out to new B2B clients. Manage repeat business and pipeline.

● Import, Logistics & Inventory Management. Coordinate end-to-end import operations, including shipping, customs clearance, and delivery.Liaise with freight forwarders, customs agents, warehouses, and logistics partners.Monitor inventory levels, stock movement,discrepancies and supply planning to ensure product availability.

● Regulatory & Compliance Documentation.Coordinate CDSCO registration activities and maintain all required regulatory documentation (INCI, COA, CGMP, CFS, LOA, Apostille).Liaise with Indian regulatory agents. Track registration progress and manage advance alerts for license expiry.

● Legal & Corporate Documentation. Manage contract version control and redline records. Maintain compliance tracking sheet. Coordinate signing process with legal advisors and chartered accountants.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive operator who can independently manage business processes, coordinate stakeholders, solve problems, and drive execution across multiple business functions. An effective communicator with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders and cross-border partnerships, the ideal candidate is organised, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a fast-growing environment.

Career Growth

This is the foundational operations role that directly shapes AREUM's India growth trajectory. Exceptional performance creates a clear path to expanded C-level roles as the business scales, including the opportunity to build and lead future teams.

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