Materials Assistant Manager

About the role

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We foster creativity, diversity, and integrity through our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," grounded in 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management'. Join us and become part of a company shaping the future of technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics improvement activities for inbound and outbound material operations.
• Manage packaging improvement projects for local and imported parts.
• Oversee FI-11 operations, including truck scheduling, 5S/3S activities, and logistics process optimization.
• Manage forklift and tugger manpower while ensuring operational risk control and workplace safety.
• Coordinate internal logistics routes and optimize stock/storage areas.
• Lead on-site material logistics operations and warehousing activities.
• Manage OS&D (Overage, Shortage & Damage) processes, including assembly claims, import warehouse claims, RTV, compensation, and scrap activities.
• Conduct defect analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce material and packaging defects.
• Follow up on packaging improvement activities and process enhancements.
• Facilitate OS&D meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain daily claim reports, import material defect reports, and OS&D performance reports.
• Monitor and control material loss management (MTL Loss Management).
• Support supply stabilization activities by implementing best practices and improving material availability.
• Support service stabilization initiatives to ensure uninterrupted production and customer support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in material management, logistics, warehouse operations, or supply chain.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of logistics operations, inventory control, warehouse management, and material flow processes.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends when required.
• Korean/English bilingual communication skills preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Logistics and warehouse operations
• Defect and claim management
• Process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Time management and prioritization
• Data analysis and reporting
• Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance-based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life.
• Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family-oriented benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Temporary/Contractors

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.