Materials Specialist

Title: Material Specialist

Reports to: Production Control Assistant Manager

Department: Logistics / Production Control

FLSA:  Salary Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary of Position:

Supporting the development and implementation of SAP and CLS system. Ensuring the accuracy of inventory control, material control and system process. Essential part of the CKD/Local Coordinator position, training and supporting of the material management team.

Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Manage raw materials (CKD and Local items)
• Minimize on-hand inventory, drive material handling efficiency for all suppliers through continuous communication to prevent any shortage material   
• Issue POs to all suppliers
• Ensure the accurate and on time Issuing of CKD part Purchase Orders as well as Local items
• Adjust inventory levels as needed based on actual cycle counts and scrap into SAP and CLS
• Monthly Material closing for all PO suppliers & consignment suppliers
• Process closing data in SAP and CLS to ensure the accuracy of monthly payment for all suppliers 
• Control all suppliers for any issues and other duties assigned to them
• Good communication with Korea for CKD parts and local suppliers with mass production parts, model change, EO changes or  model out program
• Support CLS or SAP for any issues or new implementation of SAP SD, MM module inventory management system
• Support and adhere to 5S to keep work site clean and orderly consistently improving appearance of the team’s area. Active in following 5s—Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain organization of work area.
• Collaborate with Team Members, Team Leaders, Group Leaders and/or other members of Hyundai Trans’s to be active contributors to the team.
• Follow requirements of Quality policies and standards, such as,  ISO 9001, TS16949, IATF16949
• Attend all required training as assigned.
• Comply with and promote company practices and policies in all areas including Safety, Standards of Conduct, Quality, Performance, and Communication.
• Be flexible in work to support continuous improvement activities that will ensure personal and company growth.
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Skills Required:

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal with all suppliers.
• Must have excellent multitasking skills
• Must have strong ability to quickly prioritize situations and mitigate all issues
• Proficient skills in math, reading and writing
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Must have strong computer skills – Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP
• Strong systems, e-Kanban and/or SAP experience required
• Previous experience desired with CKD planning environment and/or import and export Material Planning with the ability to manage advanced inbound materials

Working Experience Required:

• Bilingual (Korean/English)

Education:

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Frequently required to sit, stand, bend at the knees and waist, and walk 
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds on a regular basis
• Required to bend at the knees and waist
• Required to use hands to type, handle objects, boxes, equipment, tools and paperwork
• Required to raise arms overhead to work, reach, and carry
• Required to use close vision, peripheral vision, focus and see colors as required to read equipment and material labels, color-coded inventory, computer terminal screens, etc.
• May be required to wear safety Personal Protective Equipment for eyes, face, head, feet, hearing, hands and arms
• Ability to work extended hours, overtime and/or weekends as required

• ability to travel domestic US and/or international if needed

The employee generally works in warehouse and indoor office environments but occasionally works outside, in all types of weather and on uneven terrain. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hyundai Trans’s Georgia Seating System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hyundai Trans’s Georgia Seating System is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its equal opportunity, non-discrimination, anti-harassment policies in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.  All employment decisions at Hyundai Trans’s Georgia Seating System are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.