Specialist II, Materials Management

Job description

We awaken the world with energy. LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world. Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility! **Job Summary:** At LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc., the Specialist II, Materials Management Procurement supports raw materials purchasing activities to help ensure the timely and efficient flow of materials needed for production. This role works closely with suppliers, internal teams, and headquarters to support purchasing operations, maintain accurate information, and address material-related needs. **Responsibilities:** - Manage day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned raw materials frompre-determined suppliers, including creating purchase orders, confirming quantities, and maintaining accurate purchasing records. - Review material requirements, inventory levels, and production needs to determine appropriate order timing and quantities based on established purchasing plans. - Monitor open purchase orders, shipment schedules, and expected delivery dates, and follow up on delays, shortages, or other issues that may impact production. - Communicate order requirements, quantity changes, delivery expectations, and other purchasing updates with assigned suppliers. - Review and negotiate transportation, freight, and other transit-related costs associated with raw material shipments. - Track material shortages, delivery risks, and supply issues and work with internal teams and suppliers to support timely resolution. - Maintain purchase order, shipment, pricing, inventory, and related purchasing information in applicable systems and ensure documentation remains accurate and complete. - Prepare regular purchasing, shipment, and material-status updates for the Materials Management team and headquarters, including significant delays, cost changes, and supply concerns. - Perform other duties as assigned. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations, or a related field required. - 3+ years of experience in materials management, purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related field. - Experience with purchase orders, supplier communication, inventory monitoring, or materials planning. - Experience working with ERP, purchasing, or inventory management systems preferred. - Manufacturing experience preferred. - Ability to work on-site and maintain flexibility in work hours based on business needs. **Skills:** - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple purchasing activities and priorities. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining purchasing, supplier, and inventory information. - Ability to analyze purchasing and inventory data and identify potential supply or delivery concerns. - Effective written and verbal communication skills when working with suppliers and internal stakeholders. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Why should you work here? 1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks. 2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional. 3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion. 4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues. EEO Statement LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Recruitment Fraud Alert Notice We have recently become aware of fraudulent recruiting activities in which individuals falsely claiming to represent LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. contact job seekers, advertise fictitious employment opportunities, request personal information, or seek payment in connection with an application or job offer. 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