Senior Director, Display/B2B Supply Chain Planning

Position Summary

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks and digital displays. As an eleven-time winner of EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices and operations.

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Role and Responsibilities

Role & Responsibilities

Senior Director of Supply Chain to lead and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations for the Display Division. Reporting directly to the SVP of Supply Chain, this individual will play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives, fostering supplier partnerships, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of managing complex supply chains, implementing innovative solutions, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and execute the company’s supply chain strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Identify and implement best practices to enhance supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness.

Operations Management:

• Oversee demand planning, procurement, inventory management, and distribution functions.
• Optimize supply chain workflows, ensuring seamless coordination between internal teams and external partners.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to drive performance improvements and achieve service level agreements (SLAs).
• Mitigate supply chain risks by diversifying sources and ensuring contingency plans are in place.

Customer and Vendor Relationships:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with B2B counterparts for collaboration and negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal factories, key suppliers, and vendors.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure adherence to quality, cost, and delivery expectations.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team.
• Manage process, operations and budgeting for outsourced indirect reports.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Technology and Innovation:

• Leverage advanced analytics, AI, and supply chain technologies to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, including ERP and supply chain management system upgrades.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain best practices, trends, and technologies (Home Appliance industry experience preferred)
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale operations.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive data-informed decisions.
• Proficiency in the Korean language is desirable, but not mandatory.

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