Logistics Cost Management Manager

Location: Englewood Cliffs

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in
 technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a
 better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to
 ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six
 decades and a global presence in over 290 locations.  Our diverse portfolio
 includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle
 Solutions, and Eco Solutions.  Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management,"
 embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations.
 Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented
 Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity,
 diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom
 through an inclusive work environment.  Join us and become a part of a company
 that is shaping the future of technology.  At LG, we strive to make Life Good
 for Everyone.  

 What we can offer:

 A crafted employee experience designed to foster professional growth, a focus on
 health & well-being and an internal community that will set you up for success.

We offer an environment that enables colleagues to demonstrate their
 capabilities, focus on their work and create value.  At LG, you're encouraged to
 take a creative and individual approach to challenges with strong emphasis
 placed on performance and skill and equal, merit-based opportunities across the
 board. We want our colleagues to grow with our global business. That's why we
 deliver sure rewards for exceptional performance and offer industry-leading
 benefits. Come join the team!

Responsibilities

 Primary focus of this role is to continuously strive for improvements through
 network optimization, KPI development/management, budget/cost control, 3PL
 management, and logistics optimization projects to deliver quality products to
 our customers on time at competitive logistics cost. Position will be working in
 the corporate environment (some travels to warehouses for improvement projects &
 3PL management).

* Network Optimization - Work with Biz unit to understand
    changes/volume/initiatives to develop optimal network to support logistics
  
* KPI Development - Develop KPI to monitor/manage overall logistics cost as
    well as the safety, quality, delivery, and inventory
  
* Cost Management - Closely monitor and manage cost associated with each parts
    of logistics (inbound/warehouse/supplies/equipment/warehouse lease/etc.,)
  
* 3PL Management - Stay on top of operation status as well as contracted scope
    of work/KPI to ensure 3PLs deliver quality service to meet customer needs
  
* Develope strategy and propose solutions on various distribution tasks and
    logistics projects
  
* Set KPI Targets, suggest Cost Savings/Optimization Ideas, and develope 3PL
    Management Tools
  
* Fully understand Distribution/Inbound Operation as well as systems
    (TMS/WMS/ERP/YMS) and develop strategy on how to effectively manage
    operation, 3PL, and logistics cost
  
* KPI Development, Multi DC Network Strategy, Capacity Planning, DC Level
    Forecast, 3PL Management Strategy and Tools
  
* Opertional readiness/3PL Mgmt that will impact sales, forecast accuracy,
    Optimization/Cost Savings initiatives based on ROI/Lead Time
  
* Support/Impacts Sales from each warehouse in US, Impacts Forecast/Inventory
    Balancing as well as Logistics costs & bottom line costs for all products
  
* Warehouse Capacity Planning, Improve on time shipping, on time delivery,
    reduce returns, improve quality, reduce logistics cost through multiple
    projects Will cover all shipments going to customers in 50 states
  
* Network change suggestions, distribution optimization, strategic planning and
    control based on market surveys, labor market, and logistic cost, etc.
  
* Storage/Operations by Product, Compliance/Routing Guide by Customer,
    Picking/Storage Strategy as well as how to contract and manage 3PL/Operation
  
* Communicate operational strategy with key stakeholders in SCM & Biz Units &
    HQ
  
* Communicate operation status & KPI/Cost review, system changes/enhancements,
    and IT hardware setup with with all warehouses and FNS/Pantos/CNS partners
  
* Bidding & negotiation for contracts & terms for warehouse 3PL, warehouse
    lease, forklift, pallet, and accessorial charges
  
* Coach and develop junior team members on warehousing & distribution

Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or SCM/Logistics with 7+ years of
    experience in Distribution/Operation & 3PL/KPI management

* Bilingual capability in English and Korean is a plus
  
* Extensive knowledge of the warehouse and distribution management
  
* Knowledge of both warehouse network design and capacity planning
  
* Strong analytics skills and extensive experiences are required accompanies
    with Excel, Powerpoint and reporting skillsets are…