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AP Beauty

Direct-to-consumer medical-grade anti-aging skincare brand

IT Specialist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
New York, NY, USA
HybridMust work in the NY office at least three times per week. Occasional travel to other sites (e.g., Vermont, Los Angeles area) as needed.
IT OperationsEnterprise Applications, IT Service Desk & End User Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Minimum Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or Engineering, Information Technology mandatory
  • At least 1-3 years of experience in an IT role
  • 2+ years of experience managing projects and people
  • Must be able to work in the NY office at least three times per week
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders
  • Strong IT operational background
  • Bilingual (Korean-English) is required
Responsibilities
  • Set up and manage new EDI connections for new trading partners
  • Connect SAP ECP customer master to EDI profiles after customer creation
  • Manage and maintain existing EDI channels (850/856/852/753/754/810/940/945), ANSI X12
  • EDI Platform experience (Intertrade, SPS, Cleo, etc)
  • EDI file read/edit experience is a must
  • Handle EDI mapping, configuration, onboarding, testing, and go-live
  • Monitor daily EDI transactions and troubleshoot failures proactively
  • Work closely with EDI vendors to ensure SLA delivery and issue resolution
  • Support business & sales teams in improving EDI automation and accuracy
  • Strong skills in project management, with experience leading cross-functional teams through complex technology initiatives
  • Oversee Windows & macOS troubleshooting
  • Lead hardware/software lifecycle: procurement, setup, maintenance
  • Ensure timely resolution of IT tickets with improved service quality
  • Maintain IT documentation, SOPs, and operational standards
  • Manage relationships with EDI, network, SAP, and hardware vendors
  • Coordinate with HQ IT for ERP alignment, compliance, and escalations
  • Support cross-functional IT projects and initiatives
  • Provide IT support to end users.
  • Respond to IT requests and inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Monitor and ensure proper functioning of IT systems/applications

About the company

AP Beauty is a high-end medical skincare brand from Amorepacific that sells dermatological-grade anti-aging products directly to consumers and through luxury partners. Its lineup centers on three pillars: breakthrough technology, patented ingredients, and clinically tested results, with the M.D. line offering medical-grade serums, essences, and ampoules. In addition to products, it offers personalized skin analysis and full-service spa treatments using its formulas. The brand stands out by marrying Amorepacific's long research heritage with a direct-to-consumer and luxury retail approach to deliver science-based skincare for everyday use.

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 Amorepacific revenue rose 14.6% and operating profit jumped 53.3%.
  • AP Beauty posted solid Hong Kong growth after Prime Reserve Protocol launched in 2026.
  • Overseas expansion into Japan, APAC, and EMEA improves AP Beauty’s runway beyond Korea.

What critics are saying

  • AP Beauty relies on Amorepacific’s broader portfolio; Sulwhasoo and Laneige can starve its capital.
  • 2026 marketing spend surged 19.7% in Q1 and 37.0% in Q2, pressuring margins.
  • Amazon Luxury Stores and luxury retail standardize prestige skincare, eroding AP Beauty’s pricing power quickly.

What makes AP Beauty unique

  • AP Beauty fuses Amorepacific’s 1954 lab heritage with clinically inspired luxury skincare.
  • March 2026 Amazon Luxury Stores launch gives AP Beauty prestige distribution and global reach.
  • Proprietary lines M.D. and Prime Reserve Protocol emphasize patents, barrier repair, and anti-aging science.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options