Production Planning Associate

LG Electronics USA
United States, Tennessee, Clarksville
3501 Jim Johnson Road (Show on map)
Oct 03, 2024
Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle Components Solutions, and Business Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone. We are currently seeking a Production Planning Associate to join our new and dynamic team in Clarksville, TN as part of the Production Planning/SCM Team! Production Planning Associate (Collaborative, Planning, Forecasting, Replenishment) coordinates with the Production Planning Assistant Manager to assist with managing key accounts and maintains forecast models incorporating business intelligence gathered from sales, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts, and other sources. This position starts at $60,000 annually. Area of Responsibility: Develop production schedules to meet all finished goods requirements while optimizing capacity usage, unit costs and inventory levels. Work with Sales and Operations to plan, develop, manage forecast, and establish production schedules to meet customer demands. Develop production schedules in accordance with sales forecast, plant and employee capacity. Create and monitor manufacturing schedule daily and throughout the month to ensure on-time delivery of products to customers Coordinate planning/scheduling with sales, customer service, production, buyers, shipping and other team members to maintain capacity utilization, unit cost and customer service level goals. Create and track orders to achieve required on time delivery goals. Monitor the production schedule and anticipate possible changes as needed for when equipment fails and or resources do not arrive as planned. Works closely with other departments, i.e. production, purchasing, engineering, quality, customer service to ensure the completion of common goals. Education Level and/or Relevant Experience: Minimum of Bachelors' Degree in Business or related field Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of production of complex equipment and system integration Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods and process improvements that includes but not limited to manufacturing and 6 Sigma Lean manufacturing Ability/Experience in using strong skills in analyzing, troubleshooting and evaluating problems Exceptional written and oral communication skills Strong knowledge of manufacturing; including machine capabilities and efficiencies, etc. Other Requirements: Some occasional international travel required Privacy Notice to California Applicants At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics. In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.