Logistics Coordinator - Inbound FF Control Tower Management (EM7122) at Samsung

Santa Ana, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Logistics, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred; High School Diploma required
  • 2+ years of Transportation, Logistics, and Freight Forwarding fields related experience required
  • Experience in establishing a transport plan that can optimize loading rate, transport time and logistics cost
  • Experience in establishing and managing a logistics process for each type, such as warehouse operation/local transportation and operating guidelines
  • A good attitude and ability to work in a team setting
  • Proficient in Outlook, MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word) required (vlookup and pivot tables)
  • Prioritization skill, able to shift focus to urgent issues while not falling behind on other duties
  • Required to work onsite Santa Ana, CA

Responsibilities

  • Identify various risks that can occur at the time of concluding a contract or business execution and establish alternatives to hedge them
  • Resolve issues through close relationships with shipping company and execution companies (such as rail companies, trucking/drayage companies, port terminals) and secure favorable transportation resources and fares compared to competitors
  • Monitor delivery progress from mainly ocean shipping vessels to final delivery destinations
  • Make simple tools to manage regular shipment monitoring status and report to upper management, customers, and HQ
  • Analyze data to find out the pending issues in terms of seamless movement and share with related parties to resolve the issues
  • Analyze and Report monthly on Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for drayage deliveries
  • Establish delivery status report and share with customers
  • Establish a plan for innovation tasks in regions/bases, check logistics costs, and discover cost reduction tasks
  • Identify pending operational issues in regions/bases to establish solutions, and inspection standards for each type of logistics such as warehouse/inland transportation
  • Establish communication channels and regular meeting session with carriers, SSL, customers, and internal departments
  • Perform ad-hoc reporting, as required
  • Perform other job related duties as required

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Logistics ManagementRisk IdentificationTransportation ManagementKPI ReportingData AnalysisCost ReductionProcess ImprovementCarrier ManagementSupply Chain ManagementContract Negotiation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Logistics Coordinator position?

The salary is $28.

Is this role remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position.

What education is required for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain is required.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include identifying risks and establishing alternatives, resolving transportation issues with carriers, analyzing data and KPIs, monitoring delivery performance, driving cost reductions, and maintaining communication with stakeholders.

What makes a strong candidate for this Logistics Coordinator role?

Strong candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain, experience in risk identification and mitigation in logistics, data analysis skills for KPIs and reporting, and the ability to build relationships with carriers and stakeholders for issue resolution and cost optimization.

Samsung

Develops and sells consumer electronics and appliances

About Samsung

Samsung develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of consumer electronics and home appliances, including smartphones, televisions, and semiconductors. Their products work by integrating advanced technology to provide users with high-quality performance and functionality. Samsung stands out from its competitors through its extensive product lineup and strong brand reputation, which is built on a commitment to quality and innovation. The company's goal is to meet the diverse needs of its clients, from individual consumers to large enterprises, by delivering reliable and cutting-edge technology solutions.

Suwon-si, South KoreaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
$235.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Hardware, Enterprise Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee assistance program, Telehealth services
Work life success: PTO, FlexTime, FlexPlace, FlexYourFriday
Financial wellness: Health savings account, Flexible spending acounts, 401(k), Student loan support, Tuition assistance
Family first: Pregnancy support, Adoption assistance program, Paid child caregiver leave, Milk stork, WINFertility
Incentives: Fitness reimbursement, Annual physical. Preventative screenings, Lifestyle management

Risks

Integration of Oxford Semantic Technologies may challenge alignment with existing technologies.
Increased investment in robotics could lead to over-reliance on a single sector.
Multiple funding involvements may stretch financial resources and impact core operations.

Differentiation

Samsung's acquisition of Oxford Semantic Technologies enhances AI capabilities in consumer electronics.
Investment in SynSense positions Samsung as a leader in neuromorphic computing solutions.
Increased stake in Rainbow Robotics signals a strategic move into robotics and automation.

Upsides

Samsung's focus on AI startups could lead to innovative consumer electronics features.
Investment in DreamBig Semiconductor boosts Samsung's competitiveness in the chip market.
Acquisition of Oxford Semantic Technologies strengthens AI and machine learning capabilities.

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