Material Purchasing Specialist I

Summary: 

This position is responsible for purchasing raw material for manufacturing operations.  Plans material requirement, creates and manages PO’s and monitors the movement of material flow.   Keeps healthy inventory with various activities related and reports the status to management.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute purchase orders (POs) to support raw material requirements and production schedules.
• Communicate with domestic, Korean and other international suppliers and international suppliers in different time zone and teams to manage orders.
• Monitor backlog and daily order status report, adjust schedules as needed, manage/modify POs with overdue shipments and open orders.
• Manages material aging, EOL, inventory accuracy to keep healthy inventory.
• Maintain accurate and timely data within ERP/MRP systems to support planning and procurement accuracy.
• Manage all requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered.
• Ensure material availabilities to accomplish KPI’s in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
• Works effectively and timely in cross-functional teams, and independently with organizational and analytical skills. 
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payment to the supplier daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Tracks procurement progression by proactively monitoring supplier/product delivery daily weekly and monthly.
• Prevents potential supply risks with suppliers to keep optimum material flow with cost effective activities.
• Generates daily, weekly and monthly material reports related responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 1 years of related experience preferred
• Experience predicting material needs 1-3 months in advance preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledgeable in MRP, ERP, WMS systems preferred

Work Authorization:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Skills:

• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 
• Proven analytical ability to understand and solve issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with positive attitude
• Ability to multitask on several projects at the same time 
• Effective communication in Korean/English and cross-functional collaboration skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and office equipment
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, and move within office and operational areas
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and move typical office materials, equipment, and material samples

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based environment within a manufacturing facility
• Frequent use of computer systems, including ERP (SAP) and financial reporting tools
• Occasional exposure to production or operational areas requiring adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements
• May require flexibility to support month-end, year-end, or audit-related activities

HL-GA Battery Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.