Bilingual Material Planner (English and Korean)

LG Electronics USA
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Clarksville
3501 Jim Johnson Road (Show on map)
Jun 03, 2025
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 have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone. We are currently seeking a Bilingual Material Planner (English/Korean speaking) to join our Dynamic Team in Clarksville, TN as part of the Material Team! Starting wage of $60,000 annually and up based on experience. Responsibilities: Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to acquire inventory; Develop knowledge of Material Requirements. Maintain technical understanding of products purchased, monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts. Perform cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities in the international market. Obtain materials, components, equipment and services; accountability of inventory through transaction documentation, process and procedure verification, and system review. Analyze, corrects cycle count discrepancies, audit incoming and in & outgoing shipments to assure quality and accuracy. Reviews, analyzes, and resolves expectations and error reports from master data management and ERP planning modules. Rescheduling materials for pull ins (expedites) and push outs (for inventory control). Monitor material requirements in coordination with Supply Analysts. Identify unique components for products being phased out or inactivated in production. Requirements: Must possess a Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field. Must possess coursework or work experience with Supply Chain management, Customs clearance Practice, Data driven logistics management, International Logistics Management, and Shipping & Logistics Management. Ability to navigate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) IT Systems. Bilingual (English/Korean) in assistance with communication with HQ. Benefits Offered 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 orientated 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. Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors: Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies. Privacy Notice to California Applicants At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics. In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.