Transportation Planning Manager (Korean Bilingual)

LG Electronics USA
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
201 James Record Road Southwest (Show on map)
Jul 24, 2025
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. The Opportunity: Join LG Electronics, a global leader in technology and innovation, as we continue to enhance our supply chain and logistics operations in North America. We are seeking a Korean Bilingual Transportation Planning Manager to lead performance monitoring, analytics, and planning for our freight network across inbound and outbound transportation. This role is responsible for carrier management, cost control, compliance, and logistics reporting across our U.S. warehouse network (AL, CA, NJ). Note: This is a data-driven logistics leadership role, not a warehouse or shipping/packing position. Responsibilities: Manage daily performance of domestic and international carriers (air, ocean, truckload, LTL, parcel). Track and refine transportation KPIs, including on-time delivery, detention, utilization, and cost-per-shipment. Lead freight audit processes and compliance checks in collaboration with Finance and Accounts Payable. Build and maintain logistics reporting tools using Excel and internal systems (TMS, ERP, etc.). Work cross-functionally with Procurement, Warehouse Operations, and Customer Service to ensure alignment. Lead a small team of logistics and analytics professionals; set direction and coach for results. Support contract review, rate benchmarking, and cost-reduction planning with logistics vendors. Drive special initiatives such as predictive stocking models, system upgrades, or vendor transitions. Ensure compliance with internal controls, customer SLAs, and relevant transportation regulations. Qualifications / Education / Experience: Fluent in Korean and English (required). Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain analytics with a strong focus on performance tracking and reporting. Proven ability to develop, manage, and present KPIs and dashboards to drive operational visibility and decision-making. Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, IF statements, charts); experience with SQL or dashboard tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a strong plus. Skilled in creating and delivering executive-level presentations and performance summaries using PowerPoint. Familiarity with TMS, ERP, or WMS systems, especially in generating reports and performance analysis. Hands-on experience with freight audit/reconciliation, cost analysis, and carrier performance reviews. Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to coach a small team and collaborate effectively across Procurement, Operations, and Finance. Recruiting Range $100,000 - $120,000 USD Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees: No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits. Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options. Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time. Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role). Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives. Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities. Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance. Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors: Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies. Privacy Notice to California Applicants At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics. In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.