Purchasing Analyst I-II (Raw Material Procurement)

Reports to: Manager, Raw Material Procurement LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! Summary Supply and Demand Planner is responsible for import purchasing processes through to purchase orders that ensure delivery of import material that is shipped from Korea & China to meet the MRP on the basis of production plan. Also responsible for supporting the transactional activities related to the management of the supplier. Such activities include request for inventory management based order management, rectifying delivery discrepancies and order verification, Proper inventory level considering the delivery lead-time. Responsibilities Place purchasing order toKorean Vender& Chinese subsidiary, and Local Vendors Communicate past-due purchasing orders, reschedule requests, and expediting deliveries SetMOQ/MPQand safety stock, running MRP and optimizing inventory management Serve asprimary contactand provide positive discussionto thePurchasingteam,SCMteam, finance team and sale team to fulfill customer needs Responsible for generating the relevant data and report forPurchasing & Material Managementand providing the visibility of inventory Prepare and submitDaily, Weekly andmonthly KPI report Deploy purchasing process improve to achieve work efficient Participate in cross-functional business process improvement activities as required 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 Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in general business, business administration, supply chain, logistics, or relatedfield requiredMBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience Knowledge with ERP systems Experience 1-6+ years of experience in materials planning, including a thorough understanding of MRP system (SAP preferred) Supply chain and logistics Manufacturing or automotive experience preferred Skills Detail oriented MS Office Suite Team oriented Communication Problem solving Trouble shooting MS Office suite and ERP (SAP preferred) Critical thinking Benefits Overview 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance Employer supported childcare/babysitting programs Opportunity to grow in diverse work environment with a global company 401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO #J-18808-Ljbffr LG Energy Solution