Job Description

ULTIUM CELLS OVERVIEW:

Ultium Cells is a joint venture Lithium-Ion Automotive Battery Cell Manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solutions and General Motors. This new construction high-technology plant will have the latest battery cell manufacturing technology. The investment in this new business venture represents a commitment of more than $2.3 Billion. It will be among the largest Battery Cell Manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors North American electric vehicle applications.

The Ultium Cells partners include LG Energy Solutions; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells in the world and General Motors a global company committed to delivering safer, better, and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible to purchase and manage the receipt of imported and domestic raw materials. This position will also coordinate production needs and scheduling with the Production Scheduler. Frequent communication with headquarters, customers, and vendors will be necessary. Potential exists for short-term travel to visit equipment and material suppliers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must negotiate, report, and purchase from U.S. and foreign vendors
• Determine shipping method for materials using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
• Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify the accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipments
• Prepare documents such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping purposes
• Manage schedule deliveries, etc.
• Participate in monthly closing activities including physical inventory check, data entry, administrative tasks, analytical reports reflecting manufacturing cost, inventory amount, sales record, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related fields
• SAP experience strongly preferred
• Experience working in an automotive or automated manufacturing environment preferred
• 1+ years of relevant purchasing experience, including raw material purchasing, international purchasing and/or negotiating
• +4 Years Industrial Purchasing Experience
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports, statements and projections
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, presentation
• Ability to use problem solving and critical thinking skills to achieve goals
• Capable of working in a collaborative team environment
• Bilingual skills in Korean and English (speaking & writing) preferred

TOTAL REWARDS INFORMATION:

We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:

• Blue Cross – Blue Shield Health Care
• Competitive Dental and vision insurance
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Tuition Assistance for continuing education
• Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
• Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone
• Comfortable air-conditioned work environment

ULTIUM CELLS LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

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