Production Planner

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Holland, MI

66d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner I supports production planning and outsourced production activities by accurately processing purchasing, production, and cost data. This position manages data related to tolling, rework, and claim costs; supports month-end closing activities; and works cross-functionally to analyze cost variances and maintain data accuracy. The role also coordinates with external vendors to support production schedules, resolve closing issues, reconcile claims, and follow up on root causes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
0-3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or a related environment.
Basic understanding of production planning, inventory, purchasing, or manufacturing operations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
Ability to identify discrepancies and support timely resolution.
Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Sound judgment and accountability when handling production and cost-related information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the battery, automotive, Energy Storage System (ESS), or high-volume manufacturing industry.
Experience using ERP, MRP, SingleX, SAP, or similar manufacturing/business systems.
Experience supporting month-end closing, purchasing reconciliation, cost tracking, or production cost analysis.
Experience coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors, or outsourced manufacturing partners.
Familiarity with production schedules, material flow, inventory, and manufacturing KPIs.
Fluency in Korean is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with outsourced packers to support production plans and achievement of production goals.
Collect purchasing data related to Pack and LINK activities from outsourced packers and enter and validate information in applicable systems, including ERP and Singlex, to support monthly closing.
Process journal entries accurately, identify and prevent missed purchases, and complete accounting-related activities in accordance with established cut-off standards.
Classify and process production-related external costs, including tolling fees, rework costs, and claim expenses, in applicable systems.
Support cost attribution based on root cause analysis and allocation by item or process.
Review cost accuracy by comparing Pack and LINK delivery quantities against contracted unit prices.
Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze, reconcile, and adjust cost variances when discrepancies are identified.
Coordinate month-end closing schedules with subcontractors and proactively address omissions, data errors, or other closing issues.
Identify root causes of claims and support post-issue reconciliation and resolution in collaboration with vendors.
Recommend viable solutions to reduce production costs and improve production processes and product quality.
Provide scheduling and administrative support to Production leadership.
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