Project Sourcing Associate (Packaging Center)

Samsung Electronics•Coppell, TX

About The Position

This role is the key Sourcing project contact for the Packaging Center and oversees all aspects of sourcing and project management of mobile device launches and localization. Under limited supervision, this position will drive key milestones with key internal and external stakeholders. This position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure maximum cost saving and effectiveness.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years of directly related experience
Prior experience in sourcing, quality and/or project management
Proficiency in MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Demonstrated competency in both oral and written communication modes for both internal and external personnel at various levels

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Prior experience in the telecommunications industry
Fluent in English and Korean
SAP experience
Experience with AI tools (prompting, automation)

Responsibilities

Build and manage project deliverables and schedule for wireless handset and ACCY product packaging for launch and localization
Responsible for promptly delegating tasks and coordinating due dates to maintain project deadlines supporting the FAI target schedule
Ensures all interested parties and supporting departments, including executive-level personnel, are kept abreast of launch/localization schedule information, issues, assigned carrier customer requirements, and customer or legal driven changes that impact scheduling, quality or cost
Create and process RFQs for vendor selection
Create and manage packaging BOM in SAP
Participate and coordinate weekly meetings with all stakeholders to manage tasks to project timelines
Responsible for promptly delegating tasks and coordinating due dates to maintain project deadlines supporting the FAI target schedule
Confirm specification on quotes and analyze pricing to make recommendations for vendor selection
Manage Engineering Changes throughout the product lifecycle
Gather packaging specifications to provide direction for documentation
Verify samples against specification and approvals from Marketing, and PM/Carriers. Work with HQ R&D and HQ Design on packaging specs, data requests, and VOC. Support Pkg Engineers by communicating testing standard changes and inquires with the HQ Reliability team
Communicate with customers, Marketing, and PMs to understand customer requirements and marketing objectives
Provide possible solutions and impacts to cost, quality, service, and time. Act as the liaison between internal clients and the supplier