Job Description

We awaken the world with energy.

LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

At LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc., the Specialist I- Production Planning supports production planning and scheduling activities within a high-volume manufacturing environment to help align customer demand, production capacity, and inventory levels. This role assists in maintaining production schedules, tracking inventory, and updating planning data to support daily operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support development and maintenance of production plans and schedules.
• Track production progress and inventory levels to support daily planning activities.
• Assist in updating and maintaining production and inventory data within planning systems.
• Support communication of production schedules and updates to production and cross-functional teams.
• Assist with inventory tracking and cycle counts, identifying discrepancies and reporting issues.
• Collect and organize production and inventory data for reporting and analysis.
• Support resolution of routine production or scheduling issues by coordinating with internal teams.
• Maintain planning files, reports, and system data to ensure information is accurate and up to date.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations within a high-volume production environment.
• Experience in production scheduling, inventory management, and capacity planning.
• Experience analyzing production and inventory data to support operational decisions.
• Experience working in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Experience using systems for planning and inventory tracking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production operations.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management principles.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to analyze data and support decision making.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a production environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support operational demands.

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.