Bi-lingual Transportation Manager (Korean/English)

Glovis EV Logistics America•Ellabell, GA

4d•$106,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing the end‑to‑end inbound transportation operation supporting the HMGMA production line. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on operational oversight, ensuring stable, on‑time, and cost‑efficient transportation performance. The ideal candidate is a strong operational leader who can manage budgets, contracts, customer relationships, and team performance—while also maintaining deep visibility into daily transportation activities such as dispatch, driver management, and issue resolution.

Requirements

Experience in transportation, logistics, inbound supply
Strong expertise in cost analysis, budgeting, and transportation financial management
Proven experience managing carriers, contracts, and 3PL partners
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage on‑site transportation operations
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and crisis‑response skills
Proficiency in Excel, data analysis tools, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills for customer‑facing interactions
Ability to operate effectively in a high‑volume, time‑critical manufacturing environment
English proficiency for communication with customers and logistics partners

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive OEM or Tier‑1 inbound logistics
Knowledge of MES, TMS, WMS, or other logistics systems
Experience with contract negotiation and vendor performance management
Background in business planning, budgeting, or operational strategy
Experience leading continuous improvement or cost‑reduction projects

Responsibilities

Conduct cost analysis, manage annual budgets, and identify cost‑reduction opportunities
Analyze operational data to improve efficiency and reduce logistics costs
Serve as the primary contact for OEM customers, ensuring service quality and timely issue resolution
Negotiate contracts, manage 3PL partners, evaluate performance, and enforce SLAs
Develop annual transportation plans, volume forecasts, and capacity strategies
Lead, coach, and evaluate transportation coordinators, dispatchers, and on‑site staff
Track KPIs, prepare executive reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and monitor daily/weekly delivery schedules aligned with production plans
Supervise dock, yard, system monitoring, and driver attendance to ensure smooth operations
Oversee dispatch planning, route efficiency, and real‑time adjustments
Respond to delays, shortages, or operational disruptions with immediate countermeasures
Work closely with production, quality, procurement, and suppliers to maintain delivery stability
Document incidents, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions
Prepare transportation capacity and processes for production ramp‑ups