Purchasing Analyst I-II (Raw Material Procurement)

Title: Purchasing Analyst I-II

Reports to: Manager, Raw Material Procurement

Location: Holland, MI

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries!

Summary:

Supply and Demand Planner is responsible for import purchasing processes through to purchase orders that ensure delivery of import material that is shipped from Korea & China to meet the MRP on the basis of production plan. Also responsible for supporting the transactional activities related to the management of the supplier. Such activities include request for inventory management based order management, rectifying delivery discrepancies and order verification, Proper inventory level considering the delivery lead-time.

Responsibilities:

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• Place purchasing order to Korean Vender & Chinese subsidiary, and Local Vendors
  
• Communicate past-due purchasing orders, reschedule requests, and expediting deliveries
  
• Set MOQ/MPQ and safety stock, running MRP and optimizing inventory management
  
• Serve as primary contact and provide positive discussion to the Purchasing team, SCM team, finance team and sale team to fulfill customer needs
  
• Responsible for generating the relevant data and report for Purchasing & Material Management and providing the visibility of inventory
  
• Prepare and submit Daily, Weekly and monthly KPI report
  
• Deploy purchasing process improve to achieve work efficient
  
• Participate in cross-functional business process improvement activities as required
  
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  
• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
  
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in general business, business administration, supply chain, logistics, or related field required MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
  
• Knowledge with ERP systems
  

Experience:

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• 1-6+ years of experience in materials planning, including a thorough understanding of MRP system (SAP preferred)
  
• Supply chain and logistics
  
• Manufacturing or automotive experience preferred
  

Skills

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• Detail oriented
  
• MS Office Suite
  
• Team oriented
  
• Customer focused
  
• Communication
  
• Problem solving
  
• Trouble shooting
  
• MS Office suite and ERP (SAP preferred)
  
• Critical thinking
  

Benefits Overview

• 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family

• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance

• Employer supported childcare/babysitting programs

• Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays

• Opportunity to grow in diverse work environment with a global company

• 401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match

LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO