Transportation-Ops Professional

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Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Oversee day-to-day transportation operations supporting inter-site, inbound, and outbound material movements, ensuring safety, compliance, and on-time execution.

• Manage performance of trucking carriers and third-party transportation providers, holding vendors accountable to SLAs and KPIs.

• Develop, track, and report transportation KPIs related to cost, delivery performance, safety, and compliance.

• Lead transportation RFPs and manage contract negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and reliable service.

• Maintain transportation schedules to support production, warehouse operations, and customer requirements.

• Oversee onsite logistics equipment and vehicle operations, ensuring proper maintenance, regulatory compliance, and safe use.

• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials and dangerous goods regulations (DOT, IATA, IMDG) and maintain required certifications.

• Conduct audits and investigations related to transportation, equipment, and compliance issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.

• Partner with shipping, receiving, procurement, and site leadership to align transportation and logistics operations across sites.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and data-driven analysis.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.

• 5+ years experience in logistics and transportation management experience, including trucking and air freight, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or vendor-management role.

• Proven success in vendor management, RFP processes, and contract negotiation.

• Strong background in KPI development, tracking, and reporting.

• Valid certifications in: DOT HAZMAT Shipping, IATA Dangerous Goods, IMDG Dangerous Goods

• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma, preferably Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent experience.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros), PowerPoint (presentations), and Word (reporting/documentation).

The current base salary range for this role is between $57,760 - $156,950. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards
At Samsung SAS, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE
   

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at SAS are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance
This role requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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