Manager- Supply Chain Planning

Position Summary

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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 cost-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 cost, 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 cost 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

Cost 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 cost 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 cost 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.

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