Job Description

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Samsung Electronic America’s Mobile Logistics Team is responsible for managing the flow of product between the points of origin to final customer delivery.  As an integral part of the supply chain, the logistics group ensures the timely delivery of mobile phones and accessories within the United States & Puerto Rico. The Logistics Financial Analyst is responsible for financial planning, analysis and projection; forecast future revenues and expenditures to establish cost structures and determine capital budgeting for projects.  The financial analyst will leverage historical financial data, predict future results, create strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals, and drive process and policy improvements. 

 

The Financial Analyst will be accountable for creating monthly forecasts and budgets (operational and overhead), generating financial reports, driving & reporting on monthly cost saving initiatives.  Responsible for loading financial data to QlikSense BI tool (dashboard) and validating dashboard for accuracy.

The position requires interaction with a broad number of employees to validate data and collaborate on discrepancies found.  This position is a key role in the critical analysis of costs associated with the overall mobile logistics operations (Import, Warehouse & Transportation). This position is also responsible for supporting improvement opportunities throughout the organization, for monitoring discrepancies and escalating to appropriate parties. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONISIBLITIES:

 

•             Data analysis

•             Develop financial models that help with decision-making

•             Produce financial reports related to expenses, budgets, account payables, cost savings, etc.

•             Develop long-term business plans based on these reports

•             Review, monitor, and manage budgets

•             Create and submit monthly forecast and variance analysis

•             Reallocation of costs to appropriate cost centers

•             Develop strategies that work to minimize financial risk

•             Identify opportunities for performance improvement

•             Work closely with business operations leaders, finance, accounting, HQ, and other logistics members to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives

•             Understand and calculate the risks involved in the financial activities

•             Responsible for driving continuous process improvements as related to financial management and reporting

•             Develop and maintain executive decks of the mobile logistics financial performance

•             Ad-Hoc Projects

 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

 

•             Data Accuracy: 95+% achievement rate

•             Timely Report Generation: 90+% achievement rate

•             Objective, simple presentation of data – 95+% achievement rate

•             Forecast accuracy – 95+% achievement rate

•             Staff Surveys and Feedback

 

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

 

•             Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related (essential)

•             Minimum 5 years in financial planning & analysis, accounting, corporate finance, or other related fields

•             Results driven and ability to handle multiple projects

•             Profound interest in the growth, efficiency, and profitability of the company

•             Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

•             Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and presentation skills with an ability to lead meetings and prepare presentations with internal & external stakeholders

•             High proficiency in MS Excel, MS Access, and MS PowerPoint

•             Korean bilingual preferred

•             Experience in a logistics supply chain (operations) environment preferred

•             Experience with SAP preferred

 

NECESSARY SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:

 

•             Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and create original analysis. Strong interpersonal and consensus building skills

•             Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information

•             Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong?working relationships

•             Experience with development, implementing and monitoring of performance metrics

•             Excellent communications skills (written, verbal)

•             Meticulous attention to detail

•             Must have strong verbal and written communications skills; ability to communicate and present with confidence

•             Ability to independently follow and execute work assignments

•             Must be able to work without supervision; self-starter

•             Strong math, communication, and organizational skills