Description

SUMMARY

The Logistics Specialist (Cell) will be responsible for raw material and 3PL management tasks in our Cartersville, GA plant. Responsibilities include organizing, controlling, and monitoring logistics activities for raw materials needed in the cell and module process, such as glass, frame (aluminum, steel), junction box, wire/busbar, EVA/EPE/POE Sheet, back sheet, etc. The individual will work in a cross-functional team environment with 3PL service providers, the Cartersville Plant, the Dalton Plant, and other subsidiaries of Hanwha Group.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Manage raw material and 3PL operations for all of warehousing.

- Achieve gains in productivity and cost effectiveness while retaining good relations with 3PL.

- Implement changes and adjustments in the logistics process while consulting the team and 3PL. Monitor, identify, and implement improvement opportunities for cost and service.

- Daily monitoring of 3PL activities regarding the processing of inventory receipts, storage, cycle counting, kitting, pick & pack, and deliveries for all products and related SAP transactions.

- Analyze operations continually and make necessary improvements to ensure operating efficiencies across all functions.

- Manage, monitor, and report KPIs for the team and 3PL.

- Verify the accuracy of stock transferred orders by analyzing internal warehouse’s raw material inventory.

- Oversee inventory accuracy control by computerizing physical mismatch inventory management through root cause analysis and warehouse movement.

- Manage, monitor, and operate GR accuracy reports when moving at different locations (CY, external warehouse, internal warehouse, production line).

- Manage internal and external warehouse FIFO by checking aging report’s GR date and material classification by date.

- Manage both raw material and finished goods inventory through SAP inventory and physical inventory matching.

- Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by management.

- Revise and establish SOP for overall logistics operations.

- Ensure good housekeeping practices, safety rules, and customer requirements are followed by 3PL.

- Support and work closely with human resources and safety to plan, develop, and implement facility policies and goals.

- Conduct weekly stock counting and promote usage within shell life at internal and external warehouse with 3PL.

- Manage dangerous goods by conducting weekly stock counting and promote usage within material shelf-life.

- Pursue improvement for the inventory and logistics systems by giving updates and suggestions.

- Plan short and mid-term warehouse capacity by working with the Purchasing Team and Operation Planning Team.

- Operate and manage on-site management by identifying and responding to operational issues related to raw materials.

- Frequently communicate with internal stakeholders, especially in urgent situations concerning inventory quantity identification.

- Attend weekly and monthly meetings with prepared reports.

- Support and engage actively with teammates’ related work.

- Other duties may be assigned that pertain to the classification.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, SCM, Business Management or related fields.

- 0 - 6 years of warehouse management related experience.

- Strong knowledge of logistics, internal, and external warehouse.

- Ability to travel annually overseas and domestically.

- Ability to work autonomously in a fast pace, professional, team environment with minimal supervision.

- Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately and in support of project schedules and other deadlines.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in manufacturing industries, especially in renewable energy.

- Proficiency in Korean and English, both spoken and written.

- Excellent computer literacy with an advance knowledge on SAP and Microsoft. office including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

- Strong knowledge of SCM and logistics.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.