Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone. Job Position Strategic Sourcing Specialist Job Description Define material requirements, analyze program data to prepare material spend plans, and work collectively with other functional teams involved in production. Review, analyze, and resolve expectations and error reports from master data management and ERP planning modules for Washing Machine production factory. Support product supply and inventory plans consistent with the objectives of management. Establish and monitor finished goods inventory levels to ensure on‑time compliance to customer release requirements while minimizing carrying and premium freight costs. Review department/plant measurable (customer delivery, supplier delivery, premium freight and inventory) and establish corrective measures for performance adherence. Facilitate the resolution of supplier inbound Quality Issues. Reschedule materials for pull‑ins (expedites) and push‑outs (for inventory control). Achieve daily, monthly, and annual team targets (KPI). Adhere to yearly budget and execute the plan to meet that budget. Align Innovation team to forecast and reduce costs. Develop knowledge of Material Requirements Planning by assisting Supply Analysts plan the phase‑in and/or phase‑out of products. Identify unique components for products being phased out or inactivated. Monitor product phase‑in/out plans to minimize excess or obsolete inventory and issue progress reports during the phase‑out period. Job Requirements Must possess 3 years of experience in the material purchasing role or a related role. Must also possess experience with Washing Machine production, Material Inventory Management, ERP, Supply Chain Management, and KPI analysis. Salary $102,752/year Work Hours 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 5 days, 40 hours/week Work Location LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., 101 Life's Good Way, Clarksville, TN 37040 Benefits Offered Full‑Time Employees No‑cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits. Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options. Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time. Performance‑based Short‑Term Incentives (varies by role). Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives. Family‑oriented benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities. 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