Production Planning Specialist, I

HL-GA Battery Company LLC•Ellabell, GA

25d

About The Position

This position will provide support to the Production Manager by coordinating inventory assignments and projects related to production, finished goods inventory and help provide a smooth flow of materials throughout the process. This position will lead monthly inventory counts, assist in implementing a cycle counting process, production material flow improvements and with translating the customer demands into a production schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
2+ years of related experience
Organization
Problem Solving
Time Management
Communication skills
Attention to Detail
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
Microsoft programs (Power point, excel) document skill

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience preferred
Lean/six sigma experience preferred
SAP (ERP) system experience preferred
Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean (reading, writing, and speaking) preferred

Responsibilities

Perform physical inventory counts, track and report inventory accuracy, reconcile inventory issues daily and perform monthly inventory closing
Perform inventory monitoring to ensure product quality
Manage a detailed production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels
Assist in adjusting schedules as needed to respond to changes in demand, supply chain disruptions, or production issues.
Collaborate with production teams to ensure that schedules are feasible and align with production capacity.
Perform thorough research and document inventory discrepancies using all available resources to identify root causes and supply possible solutions
Monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions and fulfilling work orders to assure that they are accurate and timely
Track yield production throughout week, month, and year
Communicate issues with other Inventory Teams at LG & Hyundai (local and worldwide locations)
Participate in team meetings (daily and weekly) to discuss production and inventory status
Assist with providing daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
Troubleshoot and resolve production scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and other issues that may impact production
Preparing investment verification committee and investment reports regularly
Perform other duties as assigned