Plant Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

HL URIMAN is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Plant Coordinator for our Union City plant. This hands-on role is central to our operational success — ensuring inventory accuracy, supporting import/export logistics and facility upkeep, and maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.

Position Overview:

• Title: Plant Coordinator

• Department: SCM Planning Team

• Location: Union City, CA (33201 Dowe Ave, Union City, CA 94587)

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required based on operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management: Execute cycle counts, reconcile variances, submit accurate on-hand inventory quantities to the customer’s portal on a weekly basis, manage obsolete inventory, and handle purchasing of consumable materials.

• Import/Export & Customs: Process ISF submissions, review arrival notices and freight/shipping invoices, and coordinate with freight forwarders and customs brokers for timely clearance.

• Supplier & Customer Coordination: Manage part releases and purchase orders, verify and reconcile inbound quantities, resolve discrepancies, and communicate with domestic and international partners.

• Sourcing & Procurement: Identify and qualify new suppliers and negotiate unit pricing and terms to support cost competitiveness and reliable supply.

• Invoice & Accounting Coordination: Review vendor invoices, route them through the internal approval workflow, and coordinate with the Accounting team for timely processing.

• Packaging & Yard Coordination: Oversee pallet/dunnage inventory, coordinate trailer swaps, and monitor trailer dwell counts for customer reporting.

• Facility & Safety: Maintain docks and doors to keep operations running and the warehouse secure (including ensuring all doors are closed and locked at shutdown); manage Preventive Maintenance schedules for production equipment; and coordinate with external facility/property-management vendors on service scheduling and budgets.

• Continuous Improvement: Support continuous improvement (Lean) initiatives and perform other duties as assigned to ensure business continuity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

• 2+ years of experience in SCM, logistics, warehouse, or inventory control.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).

• Basic understanding of ERP or inventory management systems.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to communicate effectively in English across global stakeholders.

• Collaborative team player who works effectively across departments.

• Highly detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy.

• Self-motivated and proactive, with a hands-on mindset — comfortable with physical, on-the-floor warehouse work.

• Flexible and adaptable; willing to take on a broad range of tasks beyond those formally listed to keep operations running smoothly.

• Physical ability to perform material-handling tasks — standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting/moving heavy objects (up to 60 lbs) throughout the shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Korean language proficiency.

Established in 1983, HL Uriman Inc. has been a key player in the import and distribution of automotive and industrial products across North and Latin America. We specialize in a wide range of OEM and aftermarket automotive components including alternators, starter motors, suspension systems, HVAC units, and more.
As a leading remanufacturer, we have supplied major automotive parts such as power steering systems and compressors on an OES basis and through aftermarket channels for over 17 years. With operations based in Brea, CA, we benefit from a strategic logistics network and close proximity to major shipping ports.
Our commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and innovation drives our continued expansion into new sectors, including oil and gas components. At HL Uriman, we strive to exceed industry standards by consistently introducing competitive, high-quality products.

Company Description

Established in 1983, HL Uriman Inc. has been a key player in the import and distribution of automotive and industrial products across North and Latin America. We specialize in a wide range of OEM and aftermarket automotive components including alternators, starter motors, suspension systems, HVAC units, and more. \r\nAs a leading remanufacturer, we have supplied major automotive parts such as power steering systems and compressors on an OES basis and through aftermarket channels for over 17 years. With operations based in Brea, CA, we benefit from a strategic logistics network and close proximity to major shipping ports. \r\nOur commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and innovation drives our continued expansion into new sectors, including oil and gas components. At HL Uriman, we strive to exceed industry standards by consistently introducing competitive, high-quality products.