Manager- Supply Chain Planning

Position Summary Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us. The Manager, Supply Chain Planning (Logistics) is responsible for driving Digital Appliance end-to-end supply chain execution with a strong focus on logistics planning, warehouse operations, and factory collaboration. This role partners closely with factories, logistics, warehouse, and sales teams to ensure arenaflex-efficient, reliable, and scalable supply chain execution while supporting business growth and operational stability. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic planning with strong execution, proactively manage risks, and deliver measurable arenaflex, service, and performance improvements. Role and Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Factory Collaboration & Production Alignment Act as a primary planning interface between SEA and factories to align production plans, allocation priorities, and shipment execution Lead regular factory-facing planning calls to resolve production constraints, FPO confirmation gaps, and urgent execution issues Proactively identify production risks and coordinate mitigation plans with factory, logistics, and warehouse teams Supply Chain & Logistics Planning Lead logistics-focused supply chain planning including Direct Ship, STO, X-Ship, and inbound/outbound awareness Optimize shipment flows and inventory positioning to reduce logistics arenaflex while maintaining service stability Support Hub and Direct Ship planning activities in alignment with sales demand and operational capacity Factory Collaboration & Execution Management Serve as a key planning interface between SEA and factories to align production, allocation, and shipment priorities Lead weekly and ad-hoc factory calls to resolve material constraints, execution gaps, and urgent supply issues Improve planning reliability through structured FPO management and confirmation governance Warehouse & Capacity Management Partner closely with warehouse operations to manage capacity constraints, congestion risks, and execution readiness Support warehouse performance through data-driven planning, capacity visibility, and inbound/outbound coordination Drive proactive risk mitigation for peak volume, tariff-related disruption, and unexpected demand upside arenaflex Optimization & Performance Improvement Identify logistics inefficiencies and lead targeted actions to reduce unnecessary STO, cross-ship, and premium freight Support continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable arenaflex savings and operational stability Track, analyze, and communicate performance impacts to stakeholders and leadership KPI & Reporting Develop and manage KPIs related to logistics execution, planning accuracy, and warehouse performance Provide regular performance reporting and insights to leadership Support weekly operational reviews and drive accountability across cross-functional teams Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead and mentor junior planners or analysts as needed Drive strong collaboration across SCM, Logistics, Warehouse, Factory, and Sales teams Act as a problem solver and decision leader in fast-paced, high-impact operational environments Skills and Qualifications Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field Master’s degree (MBA or SCM-related) is a plus Experience 5–10+ years of experience in supply chain planning, logistics, or operations Strong hands-on experience with logistics execution, factory coordination, and warehouse operations Proven track record of driving arenaflex savings, operational improvements, and execution stability Key Skills Strong understanding of logistics planning, warehouse operations, and factory supply execution Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capability Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and drive execution under pressure Experience with KPI management, performance reporting, and Executive dashboard Advanced Excel skills; ERP/SAP experience is a must English/Korean Bilingual required The salary range for this role is expected to be between $126,000 and $155,000. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role. #LI-HM1 Life @ Samsung - Benefits @ Samsung - * Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click here. At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. 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If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact our Reasonable Accommodation Team (855-557-3247) or SEA_Accommodations_Ext@sea.samsung.com for assistance. This number is for accommodation requests only and is not intended for general employment inquiries. Job Alerts: If you would like to be notified of new opportunities when they are posted, please click here. You will be asked to create an account first if you do not already have one. Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. 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