Logistics Business Management/Logistics Branch Management

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 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.
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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
Requirements
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 Required
Working Location is Duluth, GA (Onsite)
Benefits
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.
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.