Production Planning Specialist

Production Planning Specialist, I

HL-GA Battery Company LLC

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This position will provide support to the Production Manager by coordinating inventory assignments and projects related to production, finished goods inventory and helping to ensure a smooth flow of materials throughout the process. The role will lead monthly inventory counts, assist in implementing a cycle‑counting process, drive production material flow improvements, and translate customer demand into a production schedule.

• Perform physical inventory counts, track and report inventory accuracy, reconcile inventory issues daily, and perform monthly inventory closing.
• Perform inventory monitoring to ensure product quality.
• Manage detailed production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels.
• Assist in adjusting schedules as needed to respond to changes in demand, supply chain disruptions, or production issues.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure that schedules are feasible and align with production capacity.
• Perform thorough research and document inventory discrepancies using all available resources to identify root causes and supply possible solutions.
• Monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions and fulfilling work orders to assure that they are accurate and timely.
• Track yield production throughout week, month, and year.
• Communicate issues with other Inventory Teams at LG & Hyundai (local and worldwide locations).
• Participate in team meetings (daily and weekly) to discuss production and inventory status.
• Assist with providing daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and other issues that may impact production.
• Prepare investment verification committee and investment reports regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

• 2+ years of related experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred.
• SAP (ERP) system experience preferred.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean (reading, writing, and speaking) preferred.
• Organization.
• Problem Solving.
• Time Management.
• Communication skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support the entire production team.
• Microsoft programs (PowerPoint, Excel) document skill.

HL‑GA Battery Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.