Specialist - LP Materials

Position Summary:

Material LP Specialist #2 monitors inventory, mainly in North America, and replenishes on-site inventory from LP suppliers. This position controls LP container calling and LP warehouse as needed to ensure availability of components to meet production plan. This position is also responsible for checking the pipeline of the supply chain followed by the Assembly production plan to ensure availability of LP components. This position is responsible for daily inventory control and timely monitoring logistics status, also works to ensure compliance with USMCA part requirements with both English and Korean LP suppliers in North America

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

Corporate:

• Adheres to the Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain (HTGP) policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGP Core Values
• Complies with all HTGP Certification standards; Management System (TS16949), Environmental ISO 14001 and Health and Safety OHSAS 18001 policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGP team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Performs additional assignments / duties as required by management

EHS:

• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Consistently meets company safety goals

Technical:

• Monitoring and controlling ASN information, invoice, BL document with LP suppliers
• Forecasting and issuing PO to LP suppliers in a timely manner following by production forecasting and changes
• Assists with cycle counts and physical inventories as directed to ensure the best possible inventory accuracy
• Compare the actual inventory counts with the ERP system on a daily to weekly basis to minimize inventory inaccuracy and figure out any errors that could emerge during breakdowns, feeding and storing.
• Monitoring and reporting possible supplier capacity related issues to direct supervisor with analysis possibly affecting HTGP production line
• Coordinates and improves projects related to LP components and suppliers. Projects include gathering and analysis of data and formulating reports and presentations to superiors
• Resolve payment issues with suppliers and Finance team when it happens
• Coordinates OS&D, EO, A/S, return parts related to LP suppliers while maintaining data through ERP system
• Coordinates claims to suppliers and monthly system closing for LP components
• Supports CTPAT compliance at HTGP and with subcontractors
• Displays knowledge and skills necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Build and sustain positive relationships and handles conflict effectively with suppliers
• Always maintains a pro-team member environment with diverse suppliers from different cultures

Leadership:

• Understands and enforces a 5S philosophy to maintain a clean working environment
• Communicates to group leaders, team leaders, team members and management as required to meet department goals.
• Ability to coordinate material training programs and develop Material personnel to meet job requirements
• Ability to work with Quality and Assembly departments daily to meet company goals.
• Strong communication and people skills to work with all levels of Material departments in a team-building manner.
• The ability to multi-task always makes quick, sound decisions on a day-to-days basis in a calm, confident manner.
• Meets all other requirements assigned.

Education

• High School/GED
• 4 Year Degree or comparable background of work-related experience in facilitation and/or instructional systems design

Reporting:

• Reports to: Material Manager or designee
• Direct Reports: 0

Competency Requirements

Communicates critical issues (what, who, when, where) to Team Leader, Group Leader, Asst. Manager or Manager in a timely manner; cooperate in creating a positive work environment; gives input to achieve improvements with Leadership; works to meet unit/department goals; work with Leadership (as assigned) to develop and implement countermeasures to eliminate root cause and prevent problem recurrence; provide data as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Initiative: Identifies problems and acts considering this identification to address current or future problems. Proactively does things and does not simply think about future actions.
• Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models’ adaptability. Use collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
• Leads by Example: Sets a good example for subordinates to follow. Does not ask subordinates to do anything he/she is not willing to do.
• Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
• Work Habits: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
• Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Make systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
• Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accept changes in organization or job requirements.
• Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
• Teamwork: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group efforts.
• Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcome and take advantage of opposing ideas and opinions. Is always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understand processes, procedures, standards, methods and technology related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; maintains current on new developments in field of expertise effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

• Applies companywide but are specifically defined as essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical demands in a manufacturing environment may also, at times, include safely handling various parts and / or handling the

parts flow in and out of manufacturing operations work areas which require pushing and pulling of carts. Work environment is controlled by climate in most areas.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

2-5 years of job-related experience preferred, and bilingual preferred for diverse suppliers

Software Skills Required

• MS-Excel
• MS-PowerPoint
• MS-Word
• SAP experience a plus but not required
• WMS experience a plus but not required

Other Information

• Position may require domestic or international travel.
• Flexibility in working hours to include nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• OT required as needed.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security. This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This Position Description is intended as a summary of the job responsibilities for this position. HTGP reserves the right to add, remove, and/or alter job responsibilities in whole or in part with or without notice. Additionally, all HTGP team members are subject to all other HTGP policies and procedures, including those set out in HTGP’s Team Member Handbook.