Manager, LP Purchasing

Hyundai MOBIS•Ellabell, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The LP (Local Parts) Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the supply chain from US/Can/Mex suppliers (Inbound) and material payments. The top priority in supply chain management is to prevent shortages by effectively managing purchase orders, while simultaneously maintaining target inventory levels to avoid financial losses. In addition, active communication with suppliers is essential, along with implementing appropriate escalation measures based on urgency. To prevent obsolete inventory for engineering changes, the balance-out management of old parts must be conducted. Furthermore, retroactive payment adjustments resulting from price changes should be properly managed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field
8 or more years of related experience in a complex and diversified high-volume manufacturing environment within the automotive industry
6 or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
Proven leadership skills
Strong interpersonal skills in problem-solving and conflict resolution
Must be an effective communicator with the ability to motivate subordinates
Strong ability to take decisive action in a fast-paced environment
Must possess computer skills that include Microsoft Excel, Word, & PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Automotive industry experience

Responsibilities

Initial point of contact for Supplier supply chain
Monitor the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process and daily requirement changes
Monitor supply chain and shortage (High Priority)
Maintain EDI process (MAL-SV <--> Supplier) and conduct contingency plan when trouble with the supply chain (Material Release, Supplier ASN, Payment advice)
Work with Production Control on all trial builds and issue Purchase Orders (POs) to support the programs, ensuring timely delivery and correct Engineering Change parts
Ensure accuracy of POs by maintaining SAP Material Master Data
Maintain scheduling agreements, source lists, inventory, and other SAP functions
Compile information such as material inventories, materials used, or customer information so that status reports can be completed
Provide requirements and inventory assessments to Suppliers to ensure efficient operations of all applicable module processes
Manage daily and monthly inventory levels and the Engineering Change Order schedule
Analyze and comprehend all part requirements in accordance with the specifications, frequency of use, outside variables, and packaging in order to maintain a minimum stock level in a timely manner
Enter manual purchase orders as needed for new model year trial events
Collaborate with Production Control, Logistics, QC, Procurement, and Development on issues as they arise
Communicate with suppliers on any current issues and changes (EO, Delivery, Payments, etc.)
Monitor SAP for GR (Goods Receipt)/ GI (Goods Issue)/ Backlog status
Monitor all pricing changes and process retroactive adjustments
Review invoices and packing slips for accuracy
Collect and maintain the Material Master in SAP or manually
Complete the supplier cum verification process and claim with the supplier monthly
Minimize inventory levels on balance out parts and when appropriate, submit an obsolescence claim
Maintain Supplier portal system contents (GSCP)
Follow up with IT team for SAP system improvement in user standpoint
All other duties as assigned