The SCM Senior / General Manager is responsible for leading the overall Supply Chain Management (SCM) organization, including warehousing, transportation, inbound/outbound logistics, inventory control, and equipment/yard operations. This position provides strategic leadership to optimize logistics performance, improve operational efficiency, manage costs, and support business growth while ensuring compliance with company policies and customer requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & SCM Leadership
Develop and execute short-term and long-term SCM strategies aligned with business objectives.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize logistics and warehouse
operations.
Establish logistics processes for new products, customers, and business expansion.
Monitor SCM performance and recommend operational improvements.
Logistics & Warehouse Operations
Oversee inbound, outbound, inventory, warehouse, and transportation operations.
Ensure accurate inventory management and material flow.
Improve warehouse utilization and logistics efficiency.
Monitor shipping schedules and customer delivery performance.
Team Management
Lead and develop SCM organization including Warehouse, Raw Material, Finished Goods, Transportation, Yard Operations, and Equipment/Maintenance functions.
Manage staffing plans, workload distribution, employee performance, coaching, and development.
Establish department KPIs and evaluate organizational performance.
Support succession planning and employee development.Cross-functional Collaboration
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Purchasing, Sales, and
other departments to improve operational efficiency.
Lead cross-functional projects related to supply chain optimization.
Support customer requirements and logistics coordination.
Budget & Cost Management
Develop and manage departmental budgets.
Monitor transportation, warehouse, equipment, maintenance, and logistics-related expenses.
Identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining operational performance.
Review vendor performance and logistics service costs.
Compliance & Audit
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and logistics
procedures.
Lead internal, customer, and ISO audit preparations.
Maintain and improve SCM SOPs, work instructions, and operational standards.
Reporting & Communication
Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual SCM reports.
Present logistics performance, KPIs, inventory status, and improvement plans to executive management.
Participate in S&OP meetings and other operational review meetings.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises multiple SCM functions, including but not limited to:
Raw Material Warehouse
Finished Goods Warehouse
Transportation / Logistics
Yard Operations
Equipment / Warehouse Operations
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring recommendations, training, performance management, disciplinary actions, scheduling, and employee development.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Master's degree is preferred.
Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or
Manufacturing Operations.
5+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in chemical, battery, automotive, or related manufacturing industries is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of warehouse management, transportation, inventory control, and supply chain operations.
Excellent leadership and organizational management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
Fluent in both Korean and English (written and verbal) is required.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
