Manager- Supply Chain Planning

Samsung Electronics•Santa Ana, CA

23h•$126,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us. The Manager, Supply Chain Planning (Logistics) is responsible for driving Digital Appliance end-to-end supply chain execution with a strong focus on logistics planning, warehouse operations, and factory collaboration. This role partners closely with factories, logistics, warehouse, and sales teams to ensure cost-efficient, reliable, and scalable supply chain execution while supporting business growth and operational stability. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic planning with strong execution, proactively manage risks, and deliver measurable cost, service, and performance improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field
5–10+ years of experience in supply chain planning, logistics, or operations
Strong hands-on experience with logistics execution, factory coordination, and warehouse operations
Proven track record of driving cost savings, operational improvements, and execution stability
Strong understanding of logistics planning, warehouse operations, and factory supply execution
Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and drive execution under pressure
Experience with KPI management, performance reporting, and Executive dashboard
Advanced Excel skills; ERP/SAP experience is a must
English/Korean Bilingual required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or SCM-related) is a plus

Responsibilities

Act as a primary planning interface between SEA and factories to align production plans, allocation priorities, and shipment execution
Lead regular factory-facing planning calls to resolve production constraints, FPO confirmation gaps, and urgent execution issues
Proactively identify production risks and coordinate mitigation plans with factory, logistics, and warehouse teams
Lead logistics-focused supply chain planning including Direct Ship, STO, X-Ship, and inbound/outbound awareness
Optimize shipment flows and inventory positioning to reduce logistics cost while maintaining service stability
Support Hub and Direct Ship planning activities in alignment with sales demand and operational capacity
Serve as a key planning interface between SEA and factories to align production, allocation, and shipment priorities
Lead weekly and ad-hoc factory calls to resolve material constraints, execution gaps, and urgent supply issues
Improve planning reliability through structured FPO management and confirmation governance
Partner closely with warehouse operations to manage capacity constraints, congestion risks, and execution readiness
Support warehouse performance through data-driven planning, capacity visibility, and inbound/outbound coordination
Drive proactive risk mitigation for peak volume, tariff-related disruption, and unexpected demand upside
Identify logistics inefficiencies and lead targeted actions to reduce unnecessary STO, cross-ship, and premium freight
Support continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings and operational stability
Track, analyze, and communicate performance impacts to stakeholders and leadership
Develop and manage KPIs related to logistics execution, planning accuracy, and warehouse performance
Provide regular performance reporting and insights to leadership
Support weekly operational reviews and drive accountability across cross-functional teams
Lead and mentor junior planners or analysts as needed
Drive strong collaboration across SCM, Logistics, Warehouse, Factory, and Sales teams
Act as a problem solver and decision leader in fast-paced, high-impact operational environments