Logistics Branch Director (Korean Bilingual) (EM6951)

Samsung SDS Co.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global logistics provider as a Logistics Business Management Director. This role involves overseeing operations, enhancing productivity, and ensuring customer satisfaction. You will lead a dedicated team, manage transportation logistics, and implement strategic plans to drive growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in logistics management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence. This position offers a vibrant work environment where your contributions will significantly impact the company's success. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

Wellness program

Parental leave

401K match and savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time off

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• 13+ years of Logistics Management experience required.
• 5+ years as a logistics manager with proven leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and manage domestic/international transportation.
• Increase productivity through employee training and budgeting.

Skills

Logistics Management

Leadership

International Transportation

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Communication Skills

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

TMS

WMS

Job description

Position Summary:

Samsung SDS plays a leading role in the global logistics market with unique logistics services. With its innovative IT technology, SDS developed the integrated logistics solution called “Cello” in 2010, started its logistics business in 2012 and expanded its logistics business with Business Process Outsourcing.

As Korea’s no.1 IT service provider, Samsung SDS has completed a number of SCM/logistics consulting and system development projects for the last 30 years. Based on the extensive experience and expertise it built over the years, Samsung SDS started to provide tech-based logistics services in 2012 and has now grown into a global top-level third-party logistics company.

Logistics Business Management/Logistics Branch Director will oversee daily operation activities, manage and plan both domestic and international transportation to meet customer’s satisfaction. He/she will communication with customers, carriers, and internal management staff to ensure to maximize the branch operation to the growth of Samsung SDS America.

This Position will manage and operate for our branch organization.

To learn more about Samsung SDS America, Inc. please visit https://www.samsungsds.com/en/logistics/logistics.html

Responsibilities:

• Direct and Provide leadership and implements short-range plans and identify goals and objectives to meet the business mission and strategic plans
• Direct and manage daily operations to successfully deliver results. Especially customer service and finance activities.
• Increase the overall productivity of the branch by implementing relevant employee training, budgeting effectively, eliminating inefficiencies and capturing growth opportunities
• Manage various functions related to air/ocean transportation, local distribution, drayage, logistics, and warehouse management
• Ensure operational best practices with customer requirements and company guidelines
• Utilize Standard Operating Procedures to resolve and correct problems.
• Report and conduct thorough investigations for any service failures, accidents misconduct, security issues, or claims to the concerned Dept. for immediate support and/or response.
• Produce reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis briefing team leaders on the issues for that particular day
• Conduct daily status meetings with the management team to review the prior day's performance and to develop an action plan for the current day
• Manage branch end-to-end employee process with HR: recruiting, retaining, managing performance evaluations and compensation planning working closely with HR business partner (goal setting, promotions, succession planning, and compensation planning)
• Develop high-performing work teams to effectively meet the changing needs of the business by
• Support motivating, organizing, and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met
• Support sales and the acquisition of new business both Samsung and Non- Samsung
• Internal and external reporting with SDS HQ in Korea
• Forecast and manage yearly/monthly revenue and net income

• Bachelor’s Degree in business-related field, logistics or Supply Chain required
• 13+ years of Logistics Management experience required.
• 5+ year experience as a logistics manager with a proven record of leadership and performance required
• Strong understanding of the international transportation/ freight forwarding industry required
• Strong cross-functional teamwork, collaboration, interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
• Great interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate openly and effectively
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• TMS and WMS system experience preferred
• Ability to travel up to 10% in the US
• Korean Bilingual preferred
• Working Location is Duluth Georgia (on-site)

Samsung SDSA offers a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees:

• Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• 401K match and savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off
• Additional benefits

Samsung SDS America supports your professional development and growth in your future career.

Your base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This allows you to progress as you grow and develop within the position. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location.

Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.