Business Planning Administrator

Kia Corporation•Tustin, CA

1d•$77,105 - $100,227•Onsite

About The Position

At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day. Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California. Status Exempt General Summary Business Planning Administrator will be responsible for KPI management of North American plants, such as production, shipment, inventory, and allocation. Also, this position will communicate and identify current agenda and on-going issues about production/quality/volume changes, and assist KIA NA management in devising an action plan. Last of all, Business Planning Administrator will provide assistance with any ad-hoc tasks/reports as required by the management.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business administration, manufacturing, statistics, or finance, Supply chain management.
Intermediate experience in software such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint.
Strong time management and ability to collaborate with other departments.
Ability to work and collaborate with other departments.
Fluent in Korean/English (Bilingual).
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
Planning and Organizing.
Analytical and Strategic Thinking.

Nice To Haves

Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Communicate and identify current agenda and open issues about plants operation (production, quality, part shortages, etc.).
Assist KIA NA management with devising action plan
Execute problem solving skills to provide remedy to production issues/constraints, and draft summary reports.
Create and submit North American plants daily performance report on major KPIs – including production, shipment, inventory, allocation, quality, and efficiency.
Develop KPI tracking reports (model/region/engine) to monitor production/shipment performance of KIA NA plants.
Support Business Strategy group with any ad-hoc and/or administrative tasks as required by management.
Data analysis/reporting, market research, collaborating/liaising between departments, other urgent assignments.
Research and summarize North American competitor production strategies, EV programs, and battery investment trends.
Monitor U.S. government tariffs, regulations, and policy developments that may impact business operations.
Provide structured benchmarking materials for management reference.
Provide regular reports to the management on KIA NA production/shipment, forecast orders in a timely manner with accuracy.
Provide assistance with executive level meeting/presentation materials
Provide ad-hoc support as required by the management.
Expected to work outside of regular work hours and/or during weekends/holidays, to communicate/collaborate with management/Korea HQ if necessary.