Logistics Project Coordinator (EM6880) - Samsung SDS America
Austin, TX 78750
About the Job
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 Project Management is responsible for designing strategy planning for Logistics freight forwarding business. This position is expected to perform innovative activities to increase work efficiency and estimate the project result to report and provide the best communication between the management and operations.
To learn more about Samsung SDS America, Inc. please visit https://www.samsungsds.com/en/logistics/logistics.html
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage the entire process of product movement via Air, Ocean, Land/trucking transportation process
- Track shipments across different channels
- Report monthly on Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for the Supply Chain function
- Daily liaison with customers, carriers, and internal staff
- Develop performance metrics to evaluate the operating performance of internal supply chain resources and external supply chain partner collaboration model
- Support to perform logistics procedures to achieve team goals by logistics policies.
- Keep proper records of all forms of transactions related to the team’s logistics operations
- Monitor and resolve discrepancies and problems that can be found related to the transportation/logistics system
- Maintain essential account documentation with up to date information and ensure that it is collated and stored so as to be readily accessible
- Analyze areas of corporate logistics to find out the most cost-effective means and methods of transporting supplies
- Coordinate with site managers and co-workers to assure effective operations
- Perform ad-hoc reporting, as required.
- Perform other job related duties as required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 5+ years of experience in the logistics industry Including Freight Forwarding and relevant industry knowledge including Strategy Planning
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multi-tasks while paying close attention to detail
- Positive attitude to solve problems and serve the customers with good care
- Very Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Office applications such as Excel/Powerpoint/Word
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Works well under pressure and has a sense of urgency
- Strong work ethics
- Ability to travel up to 10% in U.S.
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 will support 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.