Title: Specialist I, Materials Management Lansing
LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com
Summary:
This position will provide analytical and operating support for all LG shipping responsibilities. Facilitate all shipping requirements and provide a smooth flow of materials into the facility, and from the facility to its end point. This will include initiating the quote process with carriers, analyzing freight carrier capabilities, and providing carrier recommendations based on ability to meet customer requirements. It will require preparing, organizing and maintaining shipping documents; creating and updating schedules; creating and updating records; documenting, gathering and analyzing shipping data; communication with internal and external customers, freight carriers, and LG team members.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
- Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
- Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
- Determine most efficient means of shipping, considering urgency of delivery, carrier’s ability to meet or exceed time requirements, cost, etc.
- Prepare, adjust, and communicate inbound schedules to align with warehouse delivery schedules
- Work with freight carriers to schedule pickup of outbound shipments
- Prepare documentation for domestic and international shipments and schedule with freight forwarders
- Perform inbound load planning to prevent dock capacity issues and delays. Share plans with Materials team, coordinate dates and times with carriers, and communicate changes.
- Complete necessary Advanced Shipping Notices, and other customer communications on deliveries
- Follow shipping instructions from the customer's freight forwarder, as noted on Sales Order. Work closely with customers to understand their shipping requirements.
- Ensure labels, packing lists, shipping tags, commercial invoices, certificates of Origin, customs certificates and bills of lading are prepared in advance of shipments
- Maintain records for all outbound shipments. Analyze shipping data and provide details as requested.
- Submit detailed shipping reports to other departments/managers as required
- Track and trouble-shoot shipment deliveries and problems, and provide delivery confirmations when complete.
- Assist in identifying areas for improvements in all shipping/receiving functions
- Provide timely resolution to inquiries and complaints
- Demonstrate understanding of hazardous material shipping requirements
- Assist in development of Shipping/Receiving processes and procedures
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent, relevant experience
Experience:
- 1 to 3+ years of related experience
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience in shipping hazardous materials is desired
Skills:
- Knowledge of general freight forwarding terms and standards and Incoterms
- Proven analytical ability to understand and solve issues in a team oriented environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to interface in a professional manner with vendors and service providers
- Professional/Positive attitude
- Well organized with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to multitask on several projects at the same time
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
