Operations Supply Chain Co-Op

                                                                                       Operations Supply Chain Co-Op

Company Overview 

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc., a subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, is a leading provider of grid-scale integrated energy storage systems, delivering safe, reliable, and high-performance solutions to customers worldwide. Powered by our proprietary AEROS® energy operating system, we use advanced monitoring and controls to help customers optimize system performance and maximize the value of their energy storage assets. 

For more information, visit www.lgensol-vt.com.

Position Overview

The Operations Supply Chain Co-Op will be a member of the Operations Supply Chain team, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Materials and Logistics. This position will be involved in multiple Supply Chain roles including Inventory Management and Reporting, Master Data Control, Procurement, and Logistics. This position will interact with various departments including Inventory Warehouse, Planning, Quality, Project Management, Engineering, Service, and external Suppliers. The ideal candidate will gain full exposure to day-to-day Supply Chain functions and depending on need may be asked to focus on one or two of the roles described. This position will also gain some exposure to Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Quality Control. This role can be based in home office in Westborough, MA or remotely located in Phoenix, AZ area. Number of hours per week will be determined based on school schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management which includes administration and reporting of inventory positions at multiple warehouses; excess and obsolescence review; support daily inventory transactions or maintenance as needed.
• Data collections and analysis focused on global spares inventory levels, to help ensure critical Service spare parts are defined and tracked utilizing geographical stocking locations. This includes tracking, maintenance, and reporting of Safety Stock levels in multiple warehouse locations and the ability to address changing trends in usage as demands change over time.
• Master Data Control which includes reviewing Engineering Changes and the impact of those changes on key Planning/Purchasing data in MRP system. Analysis and reporting based on key master data. Maintenance of key supplier pricing and lead time information.
• Purchasing functions in support of Supply Chain Procurement Lead by converting Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders based on MRP demand or external Department requirements. This function will include interaction with Suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, and delivery.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build good working relationships across multiple departments.
• Team player mentality who can work independently and with minimal direction while willing to help the Operations Supply Chain Team with other duties as needed.
• Sound business judgement and decision-making ability working within established business processes and procedures.
• Attention to detail with good follow up and presentation skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs especially Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree focused on Supply Chain roles including knowledge of Inventory Management, Purchasing, and Supply Chain best practices, or in a Supply Chain focused Co-Op program and in the last semester of program. 

Travel & Work Environment:

• In office at least 3 days per week (unless Phoenix based). Phoenix based needs ability to travel to factory or warehouses in Phoenix area 1-2 days per week. 
• Possible need to travel (less than 10%)