LG Energy Solution, Michigan is offering exciting opportunities for talented skilled trades to be a part of a cutting edge technology in the development and manufacturing of large lithium-ion polymer batteries for electrical vehicle (EV) applications. Top candidates will be critical thinkers, motivated by challenge, a “hands-on” “roll-up” your sleeves team member who wants to be part of the ‘solution’.
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SUMMARY

A qualified individual for this position will discover and develop best suppliers and strategize and standardize procurement/purchasing organization in North America to support our growing business market and production increase in North American Market and new business development.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• Bilingual in Korean and English is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in related field.
• Minimum of 1 year in analytic experience preferred in automotive industry.
• 1+ year in procurement / development / sales and marketing in Li-ion Battery Cell/Pack experience preferred
• Ability to work in a changing environment with rapid growth
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Office products
• Willing to travel 20%
• Individual with initiative and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. Detailed and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy with data integrity

• Monitor Li-ion battery and its supply chain related federal laws/acts, customer/competitor trends, federal regulations, and presidential actions in North America and analyze their impact on our supply chain.
• Perform analysis including tracking federal laws/acts, federal regulations, and presidential actions.
• Perform tariff analysis by country or by item, and analyze the impact on our supply chain.
• Understand and review federal laws/acts, federal regulations, and/or tariffs that may affect our supply chain, monitor the supplier’s countermeasures and collaborate with HQ to resolve issues.
• Monitor developments and changes in supply chain and stay up to date with federal laws/acts and regulations.
• Evaluate both new and existing suppliers’ supply chain in accordance to prevailing federal and state-level policies and rules to maintain compliance and proactively configure procurement strategies.
• Monitor Customer (OEMs, ESS Developers, etc.) and Competitor (Battery R&D and Manufacturers) activities in the U.S.
• Understand global supply chain for Li-ion battery industry especially focusing on cell materials of Li ion battery and pack components.
• Structure standardized supply system flow through strengthening competitiveness of North American Battery Material/parts market intelligence sourcing:
• Collaborate with HQ purchasing/procurement guidance, direction and assistance to identify and define the requirements to promote uniform purchasing / procurement strategy and system.
• Identify North America local suppliers and constantly update the landscape for changes.
• Audit current purchasing suppliers and review construction progress, production status, quality issues, etc.
• Benchmark and research status of battery market locally and provide strategies for any foreseeable issues.
• Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned such as TMM support to HQ Purchasing and Partners, attending required meetings relating to designated procurements, etc.