12-Month Procurement Internship - Bilingual Korean required

Job Description

LG Chem has a newly created 12-Month Procurement Internship position that will support the Business Services Team for North America and is based in our corporate office in Atlanta, GA. This 12-Month Procurement Internship is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate to learn real world experience to support procuring items such as Raw Materials, Equipment, and Construction vendors for LG Chem subsidiaries in the Americas. Bachelor Degree required , preference in Supply Chain/Logistics, and qualified candidates will be knowledgable with international trade regulations, documentation and processes.

This is a full-time, 12-month, hourly position (40-hours per week) and is based in our Corporate office in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA. To qualify, candidates must be bilingual (Korean-English), completed a Bachelor Degree, and able to work Monday through Friday during normal business hours of 8AM - 5PM. 

What You’ll Be Doing

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

• Support procurement activities related to Raw Materials, Equipment, Construction, and MRO for LG Chem subsidiaries in the Americas.
• Perform all procurement tasks under the guidance of the team leader and in accordance with company policies.
• Handle key procurement processes such as Supplier Registration, Bank Account Registration, and Eco-Friendly Material Review.
• Assist and support the following tasks: Delivery schedule management for Raw Materials, Equipment, and Construction / Processing of customs duties and related logistics costs / Supplier payment management and reporting.
• Conduct supplier sourcing and price comparison for General Procurement (GP) items.
• Prepare and submit reports including HQ reports and weekly/monthly reports.
• Proficiency in communication, data analysis, and reporting using PowerPoint, Excel and ERP systems is essential.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking For

Competencies/Desired Skills:

Education: B achelor's Degree required . Preference in Supply Chain/Logistics or International Trade. 

Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to work Monday through Friday during normal business hours of 8AM - 5PM.
• Interest in pursuing and supply chain or procurement career.
• Knowledgable of international trade regulations, documentation and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately.
• Self-start with desire to learn and work autonomously.
• Excellent Communication skills: verbal, written and presentation.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively.
• Establish and build relationships through communication with new or previously unknown suppliers.
• Proficiency in the use of PC, Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word etc.)
• Bilingual (Korean-English) is required to collaborate with local US team members, individuals based in our Headquarters in Korea and use proprietary systems.