Sr.Specialist, Warehouse Operation
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LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.
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Title: Sr. Specialist, Warehouse Operation
Reports to: Team Leader
Direct Reports: Team Leader
Location: Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
Summary:
The Senior Specialist, Inventory Control oversees in-house warehouse operations as well as outsourced warehouse/logistics providers and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) sites. This role ensures smooth inbound/outbound flows, storage, and inventory control, maintains accuracy through Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) compliance, and drives operational efficiency via effective coordination with vendors and suppliers while upholding safety standards.
Responsibilities:
- Inbound & Outbound Operations: Plan and execute inbound/outbound schedules for both in-house and outsourced warehouses, process logistics documents, and coordinate with carriers and vendors.
- Inventory Control: Monitor inventory status via WMS, perform regular stock counts, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions.
- Vendor & Outsourced Operations Management: Manage contracts, performance, and costs of outsourced warehouse/logistics providers, monitor KPIs, and propose improvements.
- VMI Operations Management: Oversee VMI inventory levels, coordinate data sharing and adjustments with suppliers, and address delivery and quality issues.
- Warehouse Operations Optimization: Design and optimize warehouse layouts, improve picking/packing efficiency, and ensure safety compliance.
- Team Management & Training: Assign tasks to warehouse staff, provide training for new hires and vendor staff, and conduct safety/SOP training.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field preferred, or equivalent experience required
- Fluent in both English and Korean, preferred
Experience:
- 7+ years of experience in warehouse/logistics/vendor management
- Experience managing third-party customs brokers or logistics service providers
- Experience with Foreign Trade Zone(FTZ) operations preferred
- Logistics Manager License preferred
- CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)
- CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
- CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution)
Skills:
- Proficient in WMS/ERP, MS Office
- Multi-task and meet deadlines
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with Korea HQ and global sites
- Inventory accuracy management, outsourced/VMI operations management,
- Negotiation and communication skills
- Safety & quality leadership,
- Problem-solving ability
Why should you work here?
1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.
2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.
3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.
4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.
EEO Statement
LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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