Sr. Director, Warehouse/Logistics
Sr. Director, Warehouse/Logistics
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$ 280000 - 295000
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Position Summary
Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs N.J. Samsung Electronics America Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies consumer electronics home appliances and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. Weve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves relentless pioneers that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of todays technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services including mobile devices home appliances home entertainment 5G networks and digital displays. As EPAs ENERGY STAR Corporate Commitment Partner SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products practices and operations.People Excellence Change Integrity Co-prosperity
Role and Responsibilities
Reporting to the VP of Logistics the Senior Director Warehouse Operations will have an extensive background in strategic/tactical logistics and supply chain management including process innovation benchmarking and key performance measurements customer coordination customized logistics solutions and lead-time and cost reduction strategies.
You are responsible for leading the Finished Goods Distribution and Parts Warehouses in North America. As the Group Leader you have direct oversight of 6 million square feet of warehouse space within 16 locations and will partner with numerous third-party logistics companies and executives and will collaborate with internal stakeholders including SVP of Supply Chain Head of Finance SCM and other Logistics functions and division heads.
You will oversee operational procedures including analyses and forecasts of customer shipping requirements and planning and development of logistic addition you will support the development of methods and procedures for inventory and distribution management.
This role will be responsible for designing implementing maintaining and optimizing warehouse automation equipment and systems using AI technologies.
Design and Implementation of AI-based Automation Warehouse:
Design and implement warehouse automation facility for bulk and heavy items (REF WM TV)
Select and integrate hardware and software components for the automation system
Evaluate and optimize the performance of the automation system
Manage project schedules and budgets with ROI analysis
Organize and manage project teams
Understanding the latest market technology and establishing an implementation plan
Analyze warehouse operation data and create models
Develop and apply AI algorithms
Perform predictive modeling and optimization. Make business-related decisions involving multiple factors that may be ambiguous in nature. Decisions on matters significantly impact business operations financial results and customer/vendor relationships.
Manage and measure logistics processes including shipping warehouse inventory management and damaged product claims to identify exceptional or high-cost deviations and make procedural decisions outside the scope of established guidelines.
Manage strategic distribution network planning and 3PL contracts/coordination with a continuous focus on process creativity customer service improvement waste reduction and cost savings innovation.
Manage continuous improvement planning with the executive SCM management of strategic trading partners to improve scorecard performance and service levels and reduce cost lead time and overhead.
Champion for the identification root cause analysis isolation and reduction of vendor compliance and service level charge-backs. Manage aggressive SCM and Logistics policies to develop and manage customer scorecard improvement; focus on speed quality and OTRQ.
Partner with the sales and marketing business teams and customer resource management and assist with continuous logistics improvement.
Responsible for weekly monthly and quarterly KPIs and performance reviews. Conduct a comparative review of all 3PL activity and cost analysis monthly and reports through senior management.
Analyze logistics data identifying and predicting deviations from the process and making procedural changes to take advantage of increased opportunities for efficiency or correct inefficiencies within the logistics systems
Manage the distribution process from factory to customer delivery focusing on the following:
- Space management within the warehouse facility.
- Outbound shipping and delivery to customer distribution or retail centers.
- Warehouse information systems management
Select hire and manage the performance of departmental staff.
Manage departmental operating budget.
Present to external and internal executives
Make recommendations for agreements with third party vendors
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelors degree
12 yrs supply chain experience
10 years of supervisory experience
Advanced Excel SAP WMS ERP Expert knowledge of specific logistics and supply chain operations.
Expert supply chain operations of processes from the factory to the customer. Is able to identify and predict unlikely problems within the delivery cycle and has the scope of authority to make changes to processes and personnel to meet departmental objectives.
Ability to travel without restrictions within the United States and Canada up to 50% of the time depending on department and business needs. Travel may include overnight travel via car or airplane.
Preferred:
Masters degree in business supply chain or logistics is desirable
Supply Chain Certification desirable
Experience in a global company
Experience in consumer electronics and/or home appliances
Life @ Samsung - @ Samsung - salary range for this role for candidates based in California is expected to be between $280000 and $295000. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience and comparison to other employees in the role.
Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance 401(k) Employee Purchase Program Tuition Assistance (after 6 months) Paid Time Off Student Loan Program (after 6 months) Wellness Incentives and many addition regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation based on company division and individual performance.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
