Material Operation Assistant Manager; Ellabell, GA

Material Operation Assistant Manager (Ellabell, GA) role at Hyundai MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC. The position manages comprehensive material control, including material purchasing, customs clearance, inventory management, and logistics.

MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC. (MNAe) is a Tier 1 supplier of BSA and PE systems, which are key parts to producing electric vehicles based on state-of-the-art manufacturing technology related to battery system assembly.

To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Material Purchasing
  • Initial point of contact for Supplier supply chain
  • Monitor Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process and daily requirement changes
  • Monitor supply chain and shortage
  • Maintain EDI process (MNAe Supplier) and conduct contingency plan when trouble with the Supply chain (Material Release, Supplier ASN, Payment advice)
  • Work with Production Control on all trial builds and issue Purchase Orders (POs) to support the programs, ensuring timely delivery and correct Engineering Change parts.
  • Ensure the accuracy of POs by maintaining SAP Material Master Data.
  • Maintain scheduling agreements, source lists, inventory, and other SAP functions.
  • Compile information such as material inventories, materials used, or customer information to complete status reports.
  • Provide requirements and inventory assessments to Suppliers to ensure efficient operations of all applicable module processes.
  • Manage daily and monthly inventory levels and Engineering Change Order Schedule.
  • Analyze and comprehend all part requirements in accordance with the specifications, frequency of use, outside variables, and packaging to maintain a minimum stock level on time.
  • Communication with CKD control team members in Korean HQ
  • Enter manual purchase orders as needed for new model year trial events
  • Collaborate with Production Control, Logistics, QC, Procurement, and Development on issues as they arise
  • Communicate with suppliers on current issues and changes (EC, Delivery, Payments, etc.)
  • Monitor SAP for GR (Goods Receipt)/ GI (Goods Issue)/ Backlog status
  • Monitor all pricing changes and process retroactive adjustments
  • Review invoices and packing slips for accuracy
  • Collect and maintain the material index in ERP or manual
  • Document & analyze material movement and use
  • Complete supplier cum verification process and claim with the supplier monthly
  • Minimize inventory levels on balance-out parts and, when appropriate, submit an obsolescence claim.
  • Maintain material index system data accuracy (System vs. Actual)
  • Material consumption tracking for material closing and inventory accuracy (Weekly, monthly)
  • Maintain Supplier portal system contents (GSCP)
  • Follow up with IT team for SAP system improvement in user's aspect
  • Closeout OS&D items in SAP so they can be charged back to the responsible party
  • Prepare and send back damaged parts to the correct local supplier
  • Dispose of all items damaged by workers using approved methods
• Customs Clearance
  • Initial point of contact for customs clearance and duty authorities
  • Monitor import customs clearance status
  • Monitor changes in US/Korean trade policy (especially duty ratio)
  • Audit response from Customs clearance and duty authorities
  • Trading issue response with a broker
  • Conduct a contingency plan when trouble with customs clearance (in case of air freight)
  • Enter duty slip in SAP.
  • Plan for the duty budget and maintain the account amount for the duty.
  • Communication with customs clearance broker and consulting company
  • Bidding for customs clearance broker and consulting company
  • C-TPAT & FTZ set up (if necessary)
  • Tracking container in transit, at Port, at CY and calling container to plant
  • Manage container detention, demurrage, and CY free time in the US area
  • Maintain import documents
  • Certificate of origin, Invoice, Packing list, B/L
  • Maintain and verify appropriate HS-code
  • Continuous improvement in duty reduction
  • All other duties as assigned
• Logistics Planning
  • Making all areas of the logistics plan
  • Maintain logistics master information
  • Manufacture Inbound Package (Design, bidding, test, approval, communication with supplier)
  • Design transportation route/mode/lead time / estimated cost
  • Design logistics layout (Area, stock level, location, logistics flow, feeding method, dock)
  • Design logistics equipment (Rack, high-rack, special rack, cart, in-house package, dolly)
  • Make all areas of the logistics process
  • Loading/unloading, package waste, OS&D, feeding fool proof, count inspection
  • Calculate the number of workers, equipment, and each cost as needed
  • Calculate the logistics cost impact of EC
  • Maintain and improve logistics systems (MES, ERP, SC-Portal)
  • Plan logistics cost budget
  • Make a contingency plan for the supply chain
  • Customer audit response
  • Monthly/weekly logistics report (Stock level, logistic cost, downtime, shortage)
  • Coordinate window time and assign…