Logistics Specialist

Samsung Electronics • Newberry, SC

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About The Position

The Logistics Specialist ensures on-time delivery of cost-competitive, high-quality products and manages the receiving, storage, loading, and transportation of finished goods in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This is a domestic role involving frequent interaction with SEA.

The role manages warehousing and transportation contracts with two third-party logistics providers (3PLs), inventory and transportation capacity, container-yard operations, and warehouse safety and procedures. It also supports direct shipments to customers and identifies cost-saving opportunities across logistics procedures, processes, and purchases.

Candidates are expected to honor obligations to former employers. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and a diverse workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying root causes, proposing optimal solutions, and acting on time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• High proficiency in Excel.
• Strong communication skills, including accurately understanding requests and communicating effectively.
• Customer focus, including making decisions and operating resources with customer satisfaction in mind.
• Sound decision-making and the ability to establish alternatives and make timely, accurate judgments.
• Planning and organizing skills, including designing systematic, feasible strategies and tactics aligned with organizational strategy and vision.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in supply chain management operations or manufacturing.
• Thorough understanding of logistics processes, inventory management, and transportation.
• Technical experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review warehousing and transportation contracts with two 3PLs to support on-time, high-quality delivery at competitive cost; initiate RFQs or RFPs for new 3PLs if SEHA requirements are not met.
• Manage inventory to support on-time factory-out performance, FIFO, and prevention of surplus or shortages while meeting customer delivery requirements.
• Manage transportation and container-yard operations, including transportation capacity, container-yard inventory accuracy, and container inspections to support production and high-quality customer deliveries.
• Manage warehouse safety, equipment, loading procedures, Pro-3M, and HR issues.
• Manage direct shipments to customers, with a goal of supplying 60% or more directly; coordinate with Production Planning, SEA Supply Chain, and HQ Global Operation Center to maximize receipt and confirmation of direct-shipment orders.
• Identify and implement logistics cost-saving improvements to procedures, processes, and purchases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level