Material Manager - LP Material Planning

Material Manager - LP Material Planning

Material management is responsible for comprehensive material control, including material purchasing, customs clearance, inventory management and logistics. During the early stage of company establishment, the Material management will contribute significantly to the establishment of MOBIS North America electrified powertrain LLC. Various operating standards and systems will be modified and renewed for new projects based on the previous versions. After establishment, Material management will be responsible for ensuring that materials are available when needed, at the right cost and quality. Material management will play a key role in coordinating with other departments and teams, managing resources, and ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the material management process.

[Material Planning]

1. Initial point of contact for Supplier supply chain
2. Monitor Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process and daily requirement changes
3. Monitor supply chain and shortage
4. Maintain EDI process (MNAe Supplier) and conduct contingency plan when trouble with Supply chain (Material Release, Supplier ASN, Payment advice)
5. Work with Production Control on all trial builds and issue Purchase Orders (POs) to support the programs ensuring timely delivery and correct Engineering Change parts
6. Ensure accuracy of POs by maintaining SAP Material Master Data
7. Maintain scheduling agreements, source lists, inventory, and other SAP functions
8. Compile information such as material inventories, materials used, or customer information so that status reports can be completed
9. Provide requirements and inventory assessments to Suppliers to ensure efficient operations of all applicable module processes
10. Manage daily and monthly inventory levels and Engineering Change Order schedule
11. Analyze and comprehend all part requirements in accordance with the specifications, frequency of use, outside variables, and packaging in order to maintain a minimum stock level in a timely manner
12. Communication with CKD control team members in Korean HQ
13. Enter manual purchase orders as needed for new model year trial events
14. Collaborate with Production Control, Logistics, QC, Procurement, Development on issues as they arise
15. Communicate with suppliers on any current issues and changes (EC, Delivery, Payments, etc.)
16. Monitor SAP for GR (Goods Receipt)/ GI (Goods Issue)/ Backlog status
17. Monitor all pricing changes and process retroactive adjustments
18. Review invoices and packing slips for accuracy
19. Collect and maintain Material index in ERP or manual
20. Document & Analyze material movement and use
21. Complete supplier cum verification process and claim with the supplier monthly
22. Minimize inventory levels on balance out parts and when appropriate, submit an obsolescence claim
23. Maintain Material index system data accuracy (System vs Actual)
24. Material consumption tracking for material closing and inventory accuracy (weekly, Monthly)
25. Maintain Supplier portal system contents (GSCP)
26. Follow up with IT team for SAP system improvement in user's aspect
27. Close out OS&D items in SAP so they can be charged back to the responsible party
28. Prepare and send back damaged parts to the correct local supplier
29. Dispose of all items damaged by workers using approved methods

[Customs clearance]

1. Initial point of contact for Customs clearance and Duty authorities
2. Monitor import customs clearance status
3. Monitor change of US/Korea trade policy (especially duty ratio)
4. Audit response from Customs clearance and duty authorities
5. Trading issue response with broker
6. Conduct contingency plan when trouble with customs clearance (in case of Air freight)
7. Enter duty slip in SAP
8. Make plan for duty budget and maintain account amount for duty
9. Communication with customs clearance broker and consulting company
10. Bidding for customs clearance broker and consulting company
11. C-TPAT & FTZ set up (If necessary)
12. Tracking container in transit, at Port, at CY and calling container to plant
13. Manage container detention, demurrage, CY free time in US area
14. Maintain import documents (Certificate of, Invoice, Packing list, B/L)
15. Maintain and verify appropriate HS-code
16. Continuous improvement on duty reduction
17. All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes (manager only)

Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry-specific experience required
2. 2 years (or 8 years for manager) of experience in Just in Time management field in Automotive industry (material purchasing, customs clearance, inventory management)
3. Working experience with Automotive industry (GM/Ford/Stellantis/Hyundai/Kia/Mobis/Glovis)
4. Strong sense of responsibility
5. Detailed knowledge of Just in time process and system in Automotive industry
6. SAP (PP/MM/SD module) and MES experience
7. Solid Accounting/Finance/Mathematical skills
8. Detailed knowledge of material purchasing
9. Detailed knowledge of stock control skills
10. Bilingual (Korean) to communicate with Korea Headquarter for CKD part
11. Experienced in Plant set up
12. Comprehensive problem-solving skills across the plant
13. Excellent Leadership skills
14. Strong written and verbal communication skills
15. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
16. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None required

Working Conditions: Office setting, some walking and standing within and between buildings. Job Type: Full-time, on-site Travel Requirement: Domestic / International travel required

Compensation & Benefits:

MNAe offers opportunities for growth, work flexibility and competitive pay and benefits. MNAe provides our employees with competitive Medical / Vision / Dental insurance. The 401K offers our employees a competitive 401k program. MNAe offers a relocation package as HR Policy. MNAe is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ancestry, family or medical care leave, or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.