Logistics Specialist

Samsung Electronics America; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America is hiring a Logistics Specialist in Newberry, SC. You will manage contracts with 3PLs, oversee inventory and warehouse processes, and coordinate transportation to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills and may involve direct shipments to large retailers. The position emphasizes cost-saving initiatives, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with planning, SEA Supply Chain, and HQ

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• No experience required; 1 year SCM/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Contract management: review with two 3PLs contracts to drive on-time delivery and minimize cost.
• Inventory management: ensure On-Time Factory Out, FIFO, prevent surplus/shortage.
• Transportation/Container Yard management: meet capacities and ensure container yard accuracy.
• Warehouse management: provide safe working environment and manage procedures and HR issues.
• Direct shipment management: maximize direct shipments to major retailers to save cost.
• Cost saving: identify and implement cost-saving measures in logistics operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/Industrial Eng/Math/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

## Logistics SpecialistApply: 284 Mawsons Way Newberry, SC, USA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 1, 2026 (25 days left to apply): R121184**Position Summary**Ensures the on-time delivery of cost competitive products with the highest quality. Management of receiving, storing, loading, transporting finished goods products in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.**Role and Responsibilities**1. Contract Management - to manage, review with two 3PLs contracts on Warehousing and Transportation consistently to drive on-time delivery with the highest quality at the most competitive logistics cost. If requirement from SEHA is not fulfilled, responsible for RFQ, RFP of new 3PLs. 2. Inventory Management - to ensure On-Time Factory Out, FIFO, prevent Surplus and Shortage to fulfill customers' delivery requirement. 3. Transportation/Container Yard Management - to meet transportation capacities are fulfilled to support production, inventory accuracy of container yard, inspection of containers to ensure high quality delivery and supply to customers per their requirement. 4. Warehouse Management - to provide the safest work environment to employees, equipment management, loading procedures, Pro-3M, and HR Issues. 5. Direct Shipment Management - to ensure SEHA supplies 60%↑ to direct customers such as Lowe's, Best Buy, Costco, Aaron's, etc. to save cost by supplying directly to customers. Communicate with Production Planning, SEA Supply Chain, HQ Global Operation Center to maximize the direct shipment orders are received and confirmed. 6. Cost Saving Activities – to innovatively and efficiently manage procedures, processes, and purchases. Cost Saving activities which logistics part has performed previously includes changing vendors for hiring agency for warehouse (Mark-up 36% → 32%), changing vendors for consumables (Airbags $7/CNTR → $3/CNTR), changing transportation mode for exports ($1.7/set saving), operating outbound warehouse’s 2nd shift with half manpower.**Skills and Qualifications**1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or related field. 2. Experience: No experience required (1 year experience in SCM operation or manufacturing experience preferred) 3. Knowledge: [Preferred] Thorough understanding of Logistics Process, Inventory Management, Transportation, Logistics. 4. Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast paced and goal orientated environment. High proficiency in Excel.Additional Skills : [Required]: Problem solving (Seeking the root cause(s) of problems; Coming up with and proposing the most optimal solution on time), Communication (Accurately understanding others' requests and clearly expressing and delivering oneself in the most effective manner), Customer Focus (Maximizing customer satisfaction by operating resources and making decisions based on understanding the customer), Decision-making (Establishing alternatives from a rational perspective; Making judgments accurately on time), Planning & Organizing (Designing systematic and feasible strategies and tactics aligned with the organization's strategy and visions). [Preferred]: Technical experience with SAP5. Domestic role. Frequent interaction with SEA**General Notice:** Candidates are expected to honor their obligations to former employers. SEHA does not seek access to, and expressly prohibits the use or disclosure of, any confidential information, proprietary materials, or trade secrets belonging to any prior employer or third party, either during the hiring process or in the course of employment.