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HL-GA Battery Company LLC

Logistics Specialist II

HL-GA Battery Company LLC, Ellabell, Georgia, United States, 31308

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Summary The Logistics Specialist II is responsible for assisting end‑to‑end logistics operations, supply chain planning, transportation management, international compliance, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) processes. This role supports seamless integration across Deinen, PSI, demand/supply planning, warehouse operations, and inventory management to ensure service reliability, cost optimization, and real‑time visibility of material flow. The Logistics Specialist II will collaborate closely with carriers, suppliers, 3PL partners, चले customers, and internal cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Manage daily transportation operations across FTL/LTL, intermodal, drayage, air freight, ocean freight, and other domestic/international modes.

Utilize TMS tools to optimize routing, tendering, load planning, and carrier assignment.

Monitor and improve key transportation KPIs including OT D %, dwell time, detention, demurrage, and OS&D claims.

Understand international shipping compliance including ACE/ACI, USMCA documentation, electronic manifest filings, and broker coordination.

Support S&OP alignment across forecasting, demand planning, logistics capacity, and inventory requirements.

Convert demand forecasts into SKU‑level logistics and warehouse capacity needs.

Analyze lead times, production schedules, and supply constraints to support continuity of operations.

Monitor safety stock, reorder points, and inventory parameters using MRPvia DRP logic.

Conduct supply chain risk assessments and elevate shortages as needed.

Participate in 3PL selection, qualification, negotiation, onboarding, and performance monitoring.

Support SOPs, job manuals, KPIs, and service expectations for 3PL partners.

Oversee 3PL P&L performance aligned with internal cost‑saving initiatives.

Handle invoice, billing, and reconciliation processes.

Monitor VMI stock levels, reorder points, cycle counts, and replenishment triggers.

Conduct SKU‑level forecasting based on consumption trends, production schedules, and historical data.

Adjust inventory parameters (min/max) based on variability, seasonality, and customer policies.

Maintain dashboards for DOH, fill rate, forecast accuracy, and replenishment cycles.

Coordinate replenishment signals, ASNs, and cycle count results with customer planners.

Collaborate with suppliers on PO alignment, production constraints, and expedited needs.

Lead weekly VMI reviews and provide analytics, consumption reports, and risk assessments.

Drive continuous improvement in VMI workflows, labeling, packaging, and replenishment frequency.

Manage VMI KP Slightly: OTIF, fill rate, inventory accuracy, forecast accuracy, and cycle‑count compliance.

Reduce stockouts, premium freight usage, and inventory carrying costs.

Oversee warehouse activities including receiving, put‑away, slotting, picking, cross‑docking, staging, and cycle counting.

Develop and support warehouse SOPs related to VMI, consolidation, packaging, and sequencing.

Analyze capacity, throughput, and labor utilization to improve flow and efficiency.

Ensure compliance with CBP, CBSA, SAT, FMC, DOT, IATA, IMDG, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies.

Verify accuracy of shipping documents including commercial invoices, USMCA certifications, BOLs, packing lists, and hazardous materials paperwork.

Resolve customs holds, inspections, and other cross‑border issues to minimize delays and cost.

Monitor and reduce international dwell time, detention, and demurrage.

Manage relationships with transportation carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and 3PL distribution centers. Assist quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and implement corrective action plans. Review carrier safety data, capacity commitments, and cost‑to‑serve metrics.

Work with suppliers to align inbound schedules, capacity constraints, and replenishment.

Utilize TMS/WMS dashboards, Excel modeling, and BI tools to track key performance indicators: منتجات

Fill Rate

Inventory Accuracy

VMI DOH / Min‑Max Stability

Freight Cost Per Unit

Carrier Compliance

Planning Adherence

Lead cross‑functional initiatives targeting logistics cost reduction, VMI improvement, and process automation.

Support EDI/API integration to enhance visibility and reduce manual workflows.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Advanced degree in Supply Chain or Logistics preferred. Six Sigma Green Belt or ASCM certification (CSCP, CLTD, CPIM) preferred.

Experience

2+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain operations, VMI management, or transportation management or advanced degree/certification with 1+ year of experience.

Experience using SAP TMS, WMS, or MRP/ERP systems.

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, what‑if analysis) and BI tools.

Understanding of international logistics regulations and documentation ओर.

Strong communication, coordination with cross‑functional collaboration.

Logistics experience in EV battery manufacturing, automotive, or 3PL environments preferred.

Experience with high‑volume VMI hub operations preferred.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Korean) preferred.

Transportation and logisticsСП

Inventory and VMI planning.

Analytical modeling and forecasting.

Vendor bursting management.

International logistics compliance.

Problem‑solving and decision‑making.

Written and verbal communication.

Relationship management.

Advanced Excel skill with Macro, VB, Pivot, Lookups and Statistics analysis tool.

HL‑GA Battery Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing

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