Title: Planning Specialist I Reports to: Planning Manager Location: Holland, MI LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com Summary Looking for a hardworking, positive, reliable, and genuine person with a go-getter attitude to take on our Planning Specialist role. This role encompasses the entire process of production from material to customers. You will be involved in the day-to-day manufacturing operations, managing inventory level, and maximizing the company’s profitability. You will be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the production reports. You will serve as a main communicator who guides the production teams. Responsibilities: + Manage day-to-day interaction and act as primary liaison for Executive, internal team members and clients. + Manage Executive’s schedules, appointments, travel arrangements and process voucher entries. + Arrange, coordinate, and schedule meetings, conference room reservations and management, organize team meetings and take meeting minutes. + Monitor corporate KPI performance on day-to-day basis, including monthly closing and in-depth analysis of key manufacturing indicators (yield, production utilization, NCR and IF-Cost, etc) and ensure accurate reporting to management and headquarters. + Synchronize information flow between multiple IT systems (GMES, GDW, GSCM, FP, ERP, etc.) + Lead cost management and improvement activities by consolidating cost reduction initiatives from relevant departments, establishing saving calculation logic, track and report on the achievement of cost reduction results. + Support the establishment of annual business plans and stretch targets, and continuously monitor production progress against targets with regular performance reviews, and provide guidance on production metrics. + Act as the main interface with headquarters by responding to data requests and inquiries, distributing and guiding the implementation of HQ policies, manuals, and standard guidelines across the site. + Prepare regular operational and management reports (daily, weekly, monthly, and C-level reports, etc). + Co-ordinate any assigned project-based work. + Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards: + Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain + Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Contain + Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent, relevant experience Experience: + 0 to 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in the automotive industry Skills: + Strong written and oral communication skills + High attention to detail and understanding of multiple metrics + Leadership and interpersonal skills + Analytical and problem-solving skills + Ability to work cross-functionally + MS Office suite + Ability to speak, read, and translate Korean language (preferred)