Material Scheduling (CKD Purchasing) Specialist- Korean Bilingual

Hyundai Mobis; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai MOBIS GA in Georgia seeks a CKD Material Purchasing Specialist to ensure a continuous supply of parts for JIS production. You will manage inventories, issue POs, coordinate with suppliers, and support trial builds and status reporting.

You will oversee customs, logistics, and demurrage, maintain ERP data in SAP, and prepare shortages reports. The role requires a high school diploma, 0–3 years automotive experience, and native Korean-English bilingual communication.

Qualifications

• Native or fluent bilingual proficiency in Korean and English (written and spoken).
• High School Diploma or GED is a baseline; Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics is highly preferred.
• 0 to 3 years of automotive industry experience for specialists.

Responsibilities

• Material Ordering & Inventory: Requisition and track part inventories to meet Just-in-Sequence (JIS) production demands and monitor trial builds.
• Customs Clearance: Monitor import trade policies, coordinate with customs brokers, verify HS-codes, and maintain shipping documents.
• Logistics & Demurrage Management: Track shipping containers in transit, at ports, and at plants; manage port detention and demurrage costs.
• Shortage Reporting: Present reports on part shortages and expedite delivery to prevent downtime.
• System Management: Maintain accurate material data and financial transactions in SAP and supplier portals.

Skills

Korean-English bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Overview

About Hyundai MOBIS GA

Hyundai MOBIS is one of the largestleading auto parts specialist companiesin the world.Hyundai MOBIS forms the parts and service arm for South Korean automakers Kia Motors Georgia. The Hyundai MOBIS Georgia Plant wields its cutting-edge vehicle modularization technology to manufacture and supply chassis modules, cockpit modules and front-end modules to the KIA Georgia factory. In addition to the three major modules, our Team Members assemble front and rear bumpers in a just-in-sequence manufacturing environment.Hyundai MOBIS is growing quickly and looking for passionate and engaged Professionals to join our team to help builda better future together!

Role(s) -

The CKD Material Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the establishment and administration of the Purchasing Working Group. Ensuring the production line has a continuous supply of needed parts by monitoring inventory levels and purchasing processes, providing information to suppliers, working on trial builds and Purchase Orders, maintaining purchasing information, providing information for status reports, and analyzing part requirements.

Responsibilities

Expectations-Accomplish day-to-day tactical objectives in support of company and department goals. Demonstrates adherence to company policies and procedures in support of safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale (SQDCM) initiatives. Embraces and promotes company core values to establish and maintain a culture committed to ethical practices, legal compliance, and a union-free environment. Takes initiative to participate in training and developing opportunities to prepare for current and future challenges.

CKD Purchasing Specialist oversees both parts procurement and logistics.Core duties generally include:

• Material Ordering & Inventory: Requisition and track part inventories to meet Just-in-Sequence (JIS) production demands. Analyze part requirements, issue purchase orders, and monitor trial builds.
• Customs Clearance: Monitor import trade policies, coordinate with customs brokers, verify HS-codes, and maintain vital shipping documents (e.g., Certificates of Origin, B/L).
• Logistics & Demurrage Management: Track shipping containers in transit, at ports, and at plants. Manage port detention and demurrage charges to control costs.
• Shortage Reporting: Present reports on part shortages, expediting delivery to prevent production downtime.
• System Management: Maintain accurate material data and financial transactions within enterprise resource planning tools like the SAP System and supplier portals.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED is generally the baseline requirement, though a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics is highly preferred.
• 0 to 3 years of automotive industry experience for specialists

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Native or fluent bilingual proficiency in Korean and English (written and spoken) is required to coordinate heavily with overseas headquarters and suppliers.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and practical experience with SAP.

Preferred Competencies:

Associates (AA/AS) or Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)

Supply Chain Management or Business Management