Device Procurement Manager
Samsung, United States
Job Description
Position Summary
1. Improve the efficiency of factory operation to maximize the demand satisfaction.
2. Control shipping lead time periodically to provide products to buyer on time.
Role and Responsibilities
For more than 40 years, the name Samsung has been at the forefront of innovation. Samsung's discoveries, inventions, and breakthrough products have helped shape the history of digital evolution. Today, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Guided by a simple philosophy “Inspire the World, Create the Future” Samsung is committed to developing new technologies and innovative products that enhance the lives of its customers, employees, and the global community.
Samsung Electronics is the largest subsidiary of the Samsung Group, amounting to 70 percent of the group's revenue and reigning as the world's largest technology company with more than $200 billion in revenue. Globally the company has a presence in 80 countries and employs more than 270,000 people. Samsung is the world’s leading provider of mobile phones, smartphones, and tablet computers—fueled primarily by the popularity of the Samsung Galaxy line of devices—and produces a wide variety of products and components ranging from color and mono-laser printers and copiers, virtual desktop infrastructure, solid state drives, set-top boxes, TVs, LCD panels, lithium-ion batteries, semiconductors, chips, flash memory, and hard-drive devices.
Samsung Electronics USA is a nearly $30 billion dollar business with a vast portfolio of superior quality mobile and electronics products. The business also plays a leadership role globally for creating the best new and next-generation products and platforms. Samsung’s vision is to reach and engage the consumer through revolutionary retail stores and experience centers.
BUSINESS UNIT
Our Samsung Electronics America Retail Operations Team is a growing a best in class organization within Samsung worldwide. We continue to challenge the existing retail models and processes to makes this team the home for talented, driven, and creative professionals, who want to be on the front lines of consumer electronics sales. Our team relishes the opportunity to push Samsung’s retail capabilities to be the new paradigm for consumer engagement. With our partnerships with the top consumer electronics retailers and its own experiential sites, Retail Operations is delivering a consumer experience to maximize both sales and consumer satisfaction.
If you are an individual who looks forward to finding opportunities in the challenges of building the best and most effective retail experience, then Samsung Electronics America’s Retail Operations Team has a fulfilling home and work family for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will be responsible for partnering with channel orders, retail merchandising, supply chain management, and GOC (HQ) to establish and execute device deployment for iconic and non-iconic device launches as well as adhoc project requests. Expectations include managing the forecasting, internal request processes, and partnering with distribution to coordinate shipments. In addition, this position will partner with their Retail Supply Chain peers on the financial, logistical, and operational oversight of our Consolidator.
Collaborate with internal channel partners to forecast device demand for iconic and non-iconic device launches three months prior to in-store date
Job Specification
Communicate with HQ Business partners on prioritization and timing of product arrival
Partner with internal distribution partners to coordinate shipments and escalations
Work with Account teams to ensure funding is secured prior to procuring devices
Collaborate with account teams and supply chain to develop and maintain an end-to-end view for all display products including those managed outside of third party warehouse
Develop yearly business plan reflecting estimated device allocation and third-party vendor usage
Partner with Sales Finance to identify when Retail (NR) MDF can be utilized for iconic device costs across all accounts
Perform data analytics on the inventory flow of materials from production through third-party warehouse vendor
Work with the Financial Strategy team to manage all inventory at the third-party vendor warehouse and perform device inventory tracking for all SEA retail display locations using Warehouse Management System
Manage a team of Inventory and Data Specialists at third-party warehouse vendor and ensure all the deadlines for product delivery are met at all Retail locations within the timeframe
Keep track of the security and device usage using specialized MS Excel and MS Project features for all Samsung Product Launches and Store Resets throughout the year and analyze order forecast based on results
Work with Business Planning to identify costs, plan, and schedule performance of procurement activities in SAP in accordance with business processes of the organization
Analyze the capacity of third-party vendor warehouse for upcoming Samsung Product launches and oversee smooth implementation of product delivery and optimizing distribution
Identify costs, plan, and schedule performance of procurement activities in SAP in accordance with business processes of the organization
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university is required with an MBA preferred
A minimum of 8-10 years of relative experience is required, preferably in Supply Chain or other primary Business functions
Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams
Mobile industry or consumer electronics retail experience strongly preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills able to regularly interact with SVP audience with minimal oversight or support
Self-starter, able to add value without specific direction
Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate key takeaways through impactful story-telling
Objectively able to look at available information and make recommendations
Positive attitude and ability to adjust as changes occur