Materials Planner

the LG Chem Family of Companies•Clarksville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

LG Chem Advance Materials, Inc. (LGCTA) is actively searching for a Materials Planner to join our team in Clarksville, TN. The Materials Planner ’s primary role will be responsible for raw material and packaging material planning to support production, Pilot production, and ramp-up operations. This role ensures material availability, inventory accuracy, and timely purchasing requests while collaborating closely Procurement, Production, and Finance teams. This position is based full-time in Clarksville, TN and is not a remote role.

Requirements

Negotiation and Communication: Excellent negotiation and communication skills to build relationships with suppliers.
Supply Chain Management: Strong understanding of sourcing, procurement, and inventory management principles.
Software Proficiency: Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and other relevant inventory management software, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Communication: Ability to communicate detailed and technical accounting information, guidelines, standards, and regulations clearly in both written and verbal forms to diverse stakeholders , ensuring understanding and compliance
Collaborating for Superior Results: Partners with colleagues and customers to develop optimal solutions. Builds strong relationships and fosters a high level of trust. Challenges the status quo and does not settle for “good enough.” Holds self and others accountable for actions and results. Demonstrates excellence not only in outcomes, but also in how they are achieved .
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration , Chemi cal Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field.
2+ years of experience in materials planning or supply chain within manufacturing environment
Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in both Korean and English, with strong communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders in the USA and Korea is highly desired.
Understanding of long international lead time management and inventory count or audit support processes.
Understanding of regulatory frameworks for chemical products in USA, South Korea and China.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven supply chain decisions.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for procurement requests, inventory, and supplier data.

Responsibilities

Material Planning & Forecasting: Develop and maintain material requirement plan based on production schedules and demand forecasts.
Calculate safety stock levels considering lead time and supply risk
Monitor material shortages and proactively mitigate supply disruptions.
Support Development test, Pilot production material planning
Purchasing Request & ERP management: Create and manage purchase requisitions (PR) in ERP system
Track PO status in coordination with Procurement team
Maintain accurate master data
Ensure inventory accuracy and alignment between system and physical stock.
Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and turnover ratio
Perform inventory analysis and support physical count activities
Manage slow-moving and obsolete materials
Supplier Collaboration: Provide volume forecast and material specification input for RFQ process
Support vendor qualification and 4M change review activities
Coordinate with Procurement for new supplier onboarding