Business Strategy and Planning Assistant Manager

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers' products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Business Strategy and Planning Assistant Manager plays a key role in corporate planning and performance management for subsidiary operations and inland logistics businesses. This position is responsible for leading financial analysis, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and delivering management reporting to support executive decision-making. The role also drives business performance improvement initiatives and partners with cross-functional teams to enhance financial transparency, operational efficiency, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Subsidiary Performance Management
  • Lead monthly financial performance analysis, including variance analysis comparing actual results against the Business Plan (BP), and provide insights on key drivers and risks
  • Consolidate and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across subsidiaries and deliver structured performance reports for executive and management review
  • Prepare and present management reporting materials, including executive presentations and supporting analysis
  • Review financial assumptions, business cases, and investment proposals for new business opportunities and internal approvals (Ex. Red Folder process)
  • Coordinate with subsidiary finance and operational teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting, planning assumptions, and performance tracking
  • Identify performance gaps and recommend actionable improvement initiatives to enhance operational and financial outcomes
• Inland Logistics Business Support (GUS)
  • Lead financial and operational analysis for inland transportation and logistics operations to support business performance management
  • Conduct profitability analysis and develop recommendations to improve operational efficiency and margin performance
  • Support strategic planning and financial evaluation for new projects, investments, and business expansion opportunities within inland logistics
  • Partner with operations, finance, and strategy teams to develop data-driven insights for decision-making
  • Perform ad-hoc financial modeling, scenario analysis, and reporting to support management decision-making and strategic initiatives
  • Other duties as assigned

Compensation Range

$86,000 - $96,000 Per Year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)


Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills

• Strong financial modeling, data analysis, and presentation skills Required
• Experience supporting logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations Required
• Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to senior management Required
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and project management capability Required
• Proficient PC skills: MS Office Suite (Ex. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other database management systems) Required
• Proficient PC skills: SAP, PowerBI, or other visualization tools Preferred
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 6 - 9 Years of experience in Accounting, Finance, and/or Planning Required
• 7 - 11 Years of experience in Accounting, Finance, and/or Planning Preferred
• CPA Preferred

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Possibility of domestic travel - 5%
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Stand/walk
• Carry/lift up to 15 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position will be located in the Irvine, CA office
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.