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Material Logistics Operation Specialist- Battery Modules (Ellabell, GA)

MOBIS
Savannah, GA, USA
Full-time
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Summary

The Material Logistics Operation Specialist is responsible for comprehensive material control, including material purchasing, customs clearance, inventory management, and logistics.

During the early stage of company establishment, the BSA Material Management Specialist 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, the BSA Material Management Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that materials are available when needed, at the right cost and quality.

The BSA Material Management Specialist 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.

Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Other duties may be assigned.)

Material Purchasing

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

Customs Clearance

  • Initial point of contact for Customs clearance and Duty authorities
  • Monitor import customs clearance status
  • Monitor change in US / Korean trade policy (especially duty ratio)
  • Audit response from Customs clearance and duty authorities
  • Trading issue response with a broker
  • Conduct a contingency plan when trouble with customs clearance (in case of Air freight)
  • Enter duty slip in SAP
  • Make a plan for the duty budget and maintain the account amount for the duty
  • Communication with customs clearance broker and consulting company
  • Bidding for customs clearance broker and consulting company
  • C-TPAT & FTZ set up (if necessary)
  • Tracking container in transit, at Port, at CY and calling container to plant
  • Manage container detention, demurrage, and CY free time in the US area
  • Maintain import documents
  • Certificate of origin, Invoice, Packing list, B / L
  • Maintain and verify appropriate HS-code
  • Continuous improvement in duty reduction
  • All other duties as assigned

Logistics Planning

  • Making all areas of the logistics plan
  • Maintain Logistics master information
  • Manufacture Inbound Package (Design, Bidding, Test, Approval, communication with supplier)
  • Design transportation route / mode / lead time / estimated cost
  • Design logistics lay-out (area, stock level, location, logistics flow, feeding method, dock)
  • Design logistics equipment (Rack, High-rack, special rack, cart, in-house package, dolly)
  • Make all areas of the logistics process
  • Loading / unloading, Package waste, OS&D, feeding fool proof, count inspection)
  • Calculate number of workers, equipment and each cost as needed
  • Calculate logistics cost impact by EC
  • Maintain and improve logistics systems (MES, ERP, SC-Portal)
  • Make plan logistics cost budget
  • Make a contingency plan on supply chain
  • Customer audit response
  • Monthly / Weekly logistics report (stock level, logistic cost, downtime, shortage)
  • Coordinate window time and assign dock
  • Communication with the supplier about logistics (condition, claim, cooperation, etc.)
  • Communication with CKD control members in Korea about the supply chain and cost
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement ideas

Inbound Logistics

  • Ensure that shipping containers delivered to the plant and off-site warehouses are returned to the port on time to avoid late fees
  • Maintain window time plan vs actual
  • Create transportation schedules for multiple daily shippers with 3PL
  • Material must be loaded and unloaded promptly, avoiding premium waiting time charges
  • Calling container with purchasing member
  • Conduct emergency transportation
  • Maintain logistic costs and enter slips in SAP

In-house Logistics

  • Check stock level regularly and analyze plan vs actual (communication with purchasing member)
  • Ensure that proper FIFO protocols
  • Maintain high rack accuracy SAP vs actual (location, Parts, Quantity, FIFO date)
  • Make sure there are sufficient parts stock levels in the warehouse to feed the production lines
  • Responsible for overseeing the management of return package
  • Report on daily activities / problems / solutions etc.
  • 3R and 5S activities
  • Ensures all inventory hold locations are properly allocated and visually identified (label, location)
  • Performs cycle counts as required
  • Maintain OS&D process
  • Audits incoming material by MOBIS procedures for quantity of material
  • Maintain logistics documents with purchasing member
  • Responsible for maintaining logistics equipment and bidding (forklift, reach truck, dock leveler, battery charger, PDA, barcode reader, racks, cart, tools)

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience :

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry-specific experience required
  • 2+ years of experience in the Just in Sequence material management field in the Automotive industry (material purchasing, customs clearance, inventory management, and logistics)
  • Working experience with Hyundai / Kia / MOBIS / Glovis
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Experienced in automotive material purchasing and logistics field

Preferred Experience :

  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Detailed knowledge of Just in Sequence processes and systems in the Automotive industry
  • SAP (PP / MM / SD module) and MES experience
  • Solid Accounting / Finance / Mathematical skills
  • Detailed knowledge of material purchasing
  • Detailed knowledge of logistics, package design
  • Detailed knowledge of stock control skills
  • Korean language skills to communicate with Korean Headquarters
  • Skills to use the CATIA program (drawing system)
  • Experienced in Plant set up
  • Comprehensive problem-solving skills across the plant
  • Excellent Leadership skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations :

None Required

Working Conditions :

  • Office setting, some walking within and between buildings
  • 29 days ago
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