Sr. Specialist, Warehouse Operations

Job Description

Job Description

We awaken the world with energy.

LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.  Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

Job Summary: 

At LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc., the Sr. Specialist- Warehouse Operations is responsible for in-house warehouse operations as well as outsourced warehouse/logistics providers and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) sites. This role ensures smooth inbound/outbound flows, storage, and inventory control, maintains accuracy through the warehouse management system (WMS) and standard operating procedures (SOP), ensures compliance and drives operational efficiency via effective coordination with vendors while upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Inbound & Outbound Operations: Provide strategic oversight with both in-house and outsourced warehousing operations. Operate and optimize documentation and 3PL coordination processes.
• Inventory Control: Lead physical and electronic (WMS) inventory audits, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Vendor Management: Develop vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, evaluate vendor performance, manage outsourcing costs, and propose outsourcing strategies.
• VMI Operations Management: Manage VMI inventory levels, coordinate data sharing and adjustments with suppliers, and address delivery and quality issues.
• Warehouse Operations Optimization: Drive continuous improvement by modifying warehouse layouts, revising work processes, optimize picking/packing procedures, and ensuring safety compliance.
• Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all applicable international, federal, state and local regulations governing transportation, warehousing, trade, safety and inventory management
• Leadership / Mentorship: Foster a culture of accountability, safety and operational excellence across employees and contractors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field, or equivalent related experience preferred
• 7+ years of experience in warehouse/logistics/vendor management
• Experience managing third-party customs brokers or logistics service providers
• Experience with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations preferred
• Logistics Manager License preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to collaborate across time zones, including with South Korea HQ

Skills:

• Proficient in WMS/ERP, MS Office
• Multi-task and meet deadlines
• Inventory accuracy management, outsourced/VMI operations management, negotiation and communication skills, safety & quality mindset, problem-solving ability

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion. 

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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