Specialist II, Materials

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Lansing, MI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision monitors and maintains department budget, equipment, MRO supply and project implementations. Works with necessary departments to ensure incoming and outgoing budget is available and paid on time, vendors to maintain equipment or obtain new assets as required to support production requirements, identify supply requirements and ensure availability and safety stock levels and support Materials Management continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent, relevant experience
3 to 6+ years of related experience
Knowledge of general freight forwarding terms and standards and Incoterms
Proven analytical ability to understand and solve issues in a team oriented environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to interface in a professional manner with vendors and service providers
Professional/Positive attitude
Well organized with excellent attention to detail
Ability to multitask on several projects at the same time
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience preferred
Experience in shipping hazardous materials is desired

Responsibilities

Determine most efficient means of shipping, considering urgency of delivery, carrier’s ability to meet or exceed time requirements, cost, etc.
Prepare, adjust, and communicate inbound schedules to align with warehouse delivery schedules
Work with freight carriers to schedule pickup of outbound shipments
Prepare documentation for domestic and international shipments and schedule with freight forwarders
Perform inbound load planning to prevent dock capacity issues and delays and share plans with Materials team, coordinate dates and times with carriers, and communicate changes
Complete necessary Advanced Shipping Notices, and other customer communications on deliveries
Follow shipping instructions from the customer's freight forwarder, as noted on Sales Order while work closely with customers to understand shipping requirements
Ensure labels, packing lists, shipping tags, commercial invoices, certificates of Origin, customs certificates and bills of lading are prepared in advance of shipments
Maintain records for all outbound shipments and analyze shipping data and provide details as requested
Prepare detailed shipping reports to other departments/managers as required
Provide delivery confirmations when complete while tracking and trouble-shoot shipment deliveries and problems
Participate in identifying areas for improvements in all shipping/receiving functions
Provide timely resolution to inquiries and complaints
Demonstrate understanding of hazardous material shipping requirements
Assist in development of Shipping/Receiving processes and procedures
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