BSA Material Assistant Manager- MNAe

Summary

The BSA Material Assistant Manager is responsible for comprehensive material control, including material purchasing, customs clearance, inventory management, and logistics.

During the early stage of company establishment, the BSA Material Assistant Manager will contribute significantly to the establishment of MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC. Based on previous versions, various operating standards, and systems will be modified and renewed for new projects. After establishment, the BSA Material Assistant Manager will ensure that materials are available at the right cost and quality. The BSA Material Assistant Manager will be vital in coordinating with other departments and teams, managing resources, and ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the material management process.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

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

[Material Purchasing]

• The 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 so that status reports can be completed
• 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 promptly
• 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]

• The initial point of contact for customs clearance and duty authorities
• Monitor import customs clearance status
• Monitor change in US/Korean trade policy (especially duty ratio)
• Audit response from Customs clearance and duty authorities
• Trading issue response with the broker
• Conduct a contingency plan when trouble with customs clearance (in case of air freight)
• Enter duty slip in SAP
• Make a 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, unique rack, cart, in-house package, dolly)
• Make all areas of the logistics process
• Loading/unloading, package waste, OS&D, feeding foolproof, 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)
• Make plan logistics cost budget
• Make a contingency plan for supply chain
• Customer audit response
• Monthly/weekly logistics report (Stock level, logistic cost, downtime, shortage)
• Coordinate window time and assign dock.
• Communication with the supplier about logistics (Condition, claim, cooperation, etc.)
• Communication with CKD control members in Korea about the supply chain and cost
• Develop and implement continuous improvement ideas

[Inbound Logistics]

• Ensure shipping containers delivered to the plant and off-site warehouses are returned to the port on time to avoid late fees.
• Maintain window time plan vs. actual.
• Create transportation schedules for multiple daily shippers with 3PL
• The material must be loaded and unloaded promptly, avoiding premium waiting time charges
• Calling container with purchasing member
• Conduct emergency transportation
• Maintain logistic costs and enter slips in SAP

[In-House Logistics]

• Check stock level regularly and analyze plan vs. actual (communication with purchasing member)
• Ensure that proper FIFO protocols are.
• Maintain high rack accuracy SAP vs. actual (location, parts, quantity, FIFO date)
• Ensure sufficient parts stock levels are in the warehouse to feed the production lines.
• Responsible for overseeing the management of return package
• Report on daily activities/problems/solutions etc.
• 3R and 5S activities
• Ensures all inventory hold locations are appropriately allocated and visually identified (label, location)
• Performs cycle counts as required
• Maintain OS&D process
• Audits incoming material in accordance with MOBIS procedures for the quantity of material
• Maintain logistics documents with purchasing member
• Responsible for maintaining logistics equipment and bidding (forklift, reach truck, dock leveler, battery charger, PDA, barcode reader, racks, cart, tools)

[Managing Hourly Staff Labor]

• Direction to all hourly warehouse staff
• Train hourly staff and manage attendance and turnover
• Investigate and resolve worker issues
• Issue disciplines to Material Handlers for lack of work performance and any directed by HR
• Conduct team member evaluations or outsource company evaluations

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Basic Qualifications: The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry-specific experience required
• 5+ years of experience in the Just in Sequence material management field in the Automotive industry (material purchasing, customs clearance, inventory management, and logistics)
• Working experience with Hyundai / Kia / MOBIS / Glovis
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Experienced in automotive material purchasing and logistics field

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong sense of responsibility
• Detailed knowledge of Just in Sequence processes and systems in automotive industry
• SAP (PP/MM/SD module) and MES experience
• Solid Accounting/Finance/Mathematical skills
• Detailed knowledge of material purchasing
• Detailed knowledge of logistics, package design
• Detailed knowledge of stock control skills
• Korean language skills to communicate with Korean Headquarters
• Skills to use the CATIA program (drawing system)
• Experienced in Plant set up
• Comprehensive problem-solving skills across the plant
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None required

Working Conditions: Office setting, some walking and standing within and between buildings.