12-Month Logistics Internship

Troy, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We connect science to life for a better future.

With 50000 patents 20000 employees and 58 locations worldwide LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth LG Chem endeavors to become a Global Top 5 Chemical Company with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe including business divisions in petrochemicals advanced materials life sciences and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the worlds most advanced batteries LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

LG Chem has a newly created entry level 12-month Logistics Internship position in Troy MI. This position will be responsible for managing customer orders and handling shipments from our Headquarters in South Korea to Customers in the US. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real world international experience and exposure in the areas of creating sales and purchase orders preparing shipping documents inventory management monitoring shipment status and supporting sales. This is a full-time (40-hours per week) hourly position and is located in our Troy MI office. To qualifycandidates must have a Bachelor Degree and able to work Monday through Friday during normal business hours of 8AM - 5PM.

What Youll Be Doing

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

Supply Chain Management

Create a Sales Order and Purchase Order to HQ and monitor shipping status on SAP system.
Prepare required shipping documents for customs purpose.
Inbound operation with ocean imports forwarders.
Outbound operation and inventory management with 3PL vendors.
Support insurance claims for damaged materials in related parties and follow through to resolution of the claim.
Prepare review and audit all data entry for month-end closing.
Prepare month-end inventory report for each 3PL accounts.

Customer Relations

Constantly monitor the shipment status and provide the tentative delivery date on a daily basis.
Maintain a professional attitude and successful relationship with customers by providing inventory delivery invoice status via e-mail CRM or web conference upon customers request.

Other duties as assigned

Coordinate with other departments for 3PL contract statement of account reports Inventory forecasts commission reports etc.
Participate and assist Team Leader and groups on any projects as needed.
Support sales managers who may be traveling.

Follow up customer payments and collect on past due accounts if required.
FedEx create packaging labels receive incoming packages and disseminate to local team.
Oversee company vehicle documentation schedule and drop-off for general maintenance.
General housekeeping cleanliness and maintenance inspections for shared office space and notify teams of issues.

Qualifications Skills and Experience: What Were Looking For

Competencies/Desired Skills:

Education: Bachelors degree required in Supply Chain Management International Trade or Business related.

Experience:

0-1 years of work experience related to logistics operation for establishing transportation and warehousing process and vendor sourcing. Experience may include prior internships during undergraduate studies.
Knowledge of customs duty import/export processes is a plus.
Experience with forecasting tools and advanced EXCEL skills highly preferred.
Strong communication and coordination skills.
Valid US driver license is required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Intern

We connect science to life for a better future.With 50000 patents 20000 employees and 58 locations worldwide LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth LG Chem endeavors to become a Global Top 5 Chemical Company with a balanced business portfolio...