Logistics Contracts Manager (Korean Speaker)

Position Summary

Are you looking to join the Global Leader in production and sales of Consumer Electronics? Do you like to work in a dynamic, challenging and international work environment? Then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our best-in-class team as: Logistics Contracts Manager (Korean speaker).
As Logistics Contracts Manager you will be part of the Contracts and Innovation team which governs and develops contract strategy and factory operational support in cooperation with our logistics service providers (4PL, 3PL).

Role and Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Develop Requests for Quotations in order to invite Logistics Service Providers into bidding process for logistics contracts;
• Analyze offers and drive the decision making process of Senior Management by reporting service and cost levels from Logistics Service Providers based on RFQ rounds;
• Drive business performance through data: turn large complex data sets into meaningful insights and run business simulations in order to find optimal solutions of logistics services and costs;
• Gather market information and develop contract innovation activities;
• Stay up to date with logistics market developments and use your knowledge to identify new opportunities and trends for business growth for both eCom and B2B channels;
• Understand complex cost structures in warehousing, transportation and packaging business;
• Analyze logistics costs and use data insights to develop new tariff structures/concepts;
• Assist in setting up market strategy for logistics contracts;
• Evaluation and change management for internal or inter-company processes;
• 3rd party coordination in order to streamline approval and contracting procedures;
• Work in cross-functional teams (Procurement, Operations, eCom, Legal, IT) and lead the supplier selection and contracting for logistics projects in South, Central and Western Europe;
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal partners;

What we offer

Working at the Global Leader in Consumer Electronics and in a best-in-class team environment comes with hard work, but we also make it rewarding through:

• A competitive base salary depending on your profile;
• Annual performance related bonuses (twice per year);
• 25 holidays (and Good Friday off) and additional loyalty days based on your service period;
• Optional hybrid working model and allowances, supporting your daily life balance (2 days per week from home);
• Fully compensated health care insurance (extensive coverage);
• Well-arranged pension scheme with an extensive employer contribution;
• Compensation of your fitness subscription;
• Free drinks and fresh fruit at the office;
• Employee shop to purchase Samsung products with discount;
• Bicycle plan;

Skills and Qualifications

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor/Master degree preferably in Procurement or Logistics/Supply Chain Management;
• 7+ years working experience in a similar function (logistics procurement preferred);
• Proficient in English and Korean language is a must;
• Self-starting capabilities and strong stakeholder management skills;
• Strong analytical and communication skills, able to work with large data sets and conflicting insights;
• Eye for detail;
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word and PPT) and ERP systems;
• Comfortable working across different cultures;
• Ability to translate complicated requirements into well-defined tasks;
• Comfortable with learning new ways of working;
• Interpersonal agility – knows how to get things done both through formal and informal channels

Furthermore, your approach can be described as flexible and hands-on, which is required in the dynamic, challenging and high performance work environment Samsung offers. We are looking for a team player who is result and solution oriented and able to work independently. You have excellent communication skills and cultural understanding. Furthermore, you take ownership and accountability in your role.

What’s next

We hope that we have triggered your interest to join our company. If so, please make sure to apply right away and we will be in touch with you shortly.

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