Senior Innovation Project Manager (EM7195)

Samsung SDS America • Cerritos, CA

8h • $90,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Samsung SDS America’s Smart Logistics Division develops technology-driven global supply chain solutions through its Cello logistics platform. The Senior Innovation Project Manager will lead warehouse optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity. The role involves evaluating, piloting, and deploying automation and productivity solutions, improving processes, and coordinating work across teams and vendors. The position is based onsite at one of the listed Southern California locations and may require travel within the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience in service logistics, warehouse, and 3PL operations within the logistics industry is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and warehouse management systems (WMS/TMS).
• Experience working with AI systems to automate workflows.
• Strong analytical skills, including data analysis, trend tracking, and report creation.
• Excellent attention to detail, project planning, and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work additional hours, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• Dependable, trustworthy, and able to work independently.
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the United States.
• Ability to talk and hear; stand, walk, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms; write and use a computer keyboard and mouse; occasionally lift office products, materials, and supplies up to 20 pounds; and multitask and solve complex issues, occasionally in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience in service logistics, warehouse, and 3PL operations within the logistics industry (six or more years preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple warehouse productivity and automation projects from scoping through implementation.
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve or automate executive-level reporting and data tracking for leadership decision-making.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Partner with warehouse teams to standardize processes across sites and train onsite teams on new SOPs, tools, and workflows.
• Collaborate with operations, IT, engineering, and third-party vendors to drive project success.
• Source, evaluate, and manage vendor relationships supporting automation initiatives.
• Serve as a client-facing point of contact with the parent company, representing project status and outcomes.
• Analyze project performance data, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Analyze warehouse layouts, workflows, and processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations clearly to leadership.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with urgency while maintaining accuracy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare or dependent care expenses.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Paid family, medical, bereavement, and parental leave.
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Wellness programs, including fitness incentives and mental health support.
• Learning and development training, tools, and resources.
• Service awards and recognition.
• Subsidized lunch.

What This Job Offers

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