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Material Planner of Components and Commodities

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. Starting wage of $60,000 annually and up based on experience. We are currently seeking a Bilingual Material Planner of Components and Commodities (Korean/English speaking) to join our Dynamic Team in Clarksville, TN as part of the Inbound Task Team! Responsibilities: Perform Materials Cost Estimation, Materials Management, and KPI Management of Raw Material Components and Commodities. Coordinate cost effective purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments. Perform cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities, raw materials and components. Maintain technical understanding of products purchased, manage classification of transaction documentation, process and procedure verification, and system review. Audit incoming and in & outgoing shipments to assure quality, accuracy and inventory control. Review and monitor master data management and ERP planning modules and compile all transactions for data entry. 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. Responsible for establishing and promoting a safe working environment and establishes and monitors compliance activities to support the safety program . Review department/plant measurable (customer delivery, supplier delivery, premium freight and inventory) and establish corrective measures for performance adherence. Facilitates the resolution of supplier inbound Quality Issues. Rescheduling materials for pull ins (expedites) and push outs (for inventory control). Achievement of daily, monthly and annual team targets (KPI) and adheres to annual budgets. 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. Preparing mechanisms for tracking inventory of unique components to insure use up plan to minimize excess and/or obsolete inventory is successful. Monitor and minimize excess and Long- term Inventory Analysis (On hand Material Aging management); Maintenance of DIO (Days of Inventory outstanding); and CI Rate Management (Cost Improvement Rate). Issue progress reports during the phase out period. Setting well-defined goals to meet business challenges and ensuring performance against those goals. Requirements: Possess a Bachelor of Chemistry or a related field in component analysis. Possess 2 years of experience in Materials Planning management work. Must have experience working with ERP, KPI, Inventory management, supply chain, and materials safety data sheets. Bilingual-Korean/English. 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.