Materials Planner

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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.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Production Manager the Materials Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient availability of raw materials to support production schedules and customer demand. This role involves analyzing inventory levels forecasting material requirements and coordinating with internal teams to maintain optimal material flow throughout the manufacturing process. The Materials Planner maintains control and accuracy over all ERP/MRP transactions related to material planning ensuring inventory integrity and supporting on-time delivery. This position is onsite at our Ravenna OH facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitor and analyze raw material inventory levels to ensure sufficient availability for production needs and customer demand.
• Develop and maintain accurate material forecasts based on production schedules customer orders and historical usage trends.
• Collaborate with procurement logistics and production teams to coordinate timely ordering and delivery of raw materials.
• Support production scheduling by aligning material availability with planned manufacturing activities and issuing necessary documentation.
• Execute and maintain accurate ERP/MRP transactions to ensure proper tracking of material movement and inventory integrity.
• Maintain data accuracy in ERP systems for production-related functions including lot numbers packaging codes nomenclature and supplier information.
• Communicate regularly with cross-functional teams (Production Logistics R&D Sales HQ) to address material-related issues and support schedule attainment.
• Report and resolve issues related to damaged contaminated or non-conforming materials in coordination with appropriate internal contacts.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IATF documentation and quality standards related to material planning and inventory control.
• Participate in month-end closing activities by completing required reporting and system updates in a timely manner.
• Continuously update and maintain the production schedule to reflect changes in material availability customer demand or equipment status.
• Serve as a backup to the Production Scheduler performing scheduling duties as needed to ensure continuity of operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to material planning inventory accuracy and production efficiency.
• Demonstrate ethical leadership and proactive problem-solving in alignment with Jeong-Do Management principles.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows process control and material flow within a production environment.
• Practical knowledge of raw materials production processes demand planning quality standards cost efficiency and distribution strategies.
• Demonstrates proactive leadership through Management by Walking Around (MBWA) ensuring systems and processes are functioning effectively.
• Self-motivated and action-oriented with a strong sense of initiative and ownership.
• Accurate numerical skills with attention to detail in counting tracking and verifying material quantities.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support cross-functional coordination and issue resolution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP Pivot Tables SUMIF) and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems preferably SAP for managing material transactions and inventory data.
• Familiarity with ISO/IATF standards and documentation practices related to material planning and quality compliance.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Operations Management or a related field required; Bachelors degree preferred.
• Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a materials planning role within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Prior experience in the compounding or polymer industry particularly with products involving multiple color variants and downstream processing is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and familiarity with ISO/IATF documentation standards is advantageous.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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.