Manager - Production Procurement

Description

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Production Procurement Manager oversees the logistics procurement of goods and services in the US East Coast subsidiaries located in Alabama & Georgia while ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition and maintaining the highest quality standards. The Manager will strategically procure logistic products and services using the subsidiaries combined purchasing power to apply economies of scale, improving supplier management, cross-functional collaboration, cost savings, and continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Overall Procurement Activities
  • Establishing a comprehensive procurement strategy for the East Coast subsidiaries including automotive parts transportation, C/C, shuttle transportation, etc.
  • Creating a standard transportation cost for production logistics
  • Develop and implement procurement processes for automotive parts transportation, warehousing, outsourcing consolidation center, shuttle transportation, material handling, and logistic-related equipment, labor, etc.
  • Creating long-term procurement strategies for vendor outsourcing and services
  • Manage potential automotive logistic vendor pool and standardize all subsidiaries' processes
  • Manage overall RFX processes, cost management, contract management, vendor management, and evaluation
  • Supporting sales activities of each subsidiary through getting quotation from vendors
  • Responsible for the unique and specific procurement requirements of subsidiary logistics
  • Establish a standard cost management system for each subsidiary and secure unit price competitiveness
  • Manage the GPMS in East Coast procurement activities (GPMS: Glovis Procurement Management System)
  • Responsible for leading, managing, retaining and training the procurement team members
• Procurement Status Management
  • Compile and aggregate logistics service contract schedules of each east coast subsidiary
  • Manage the inbound/outbound trucking contract AP cost of each subsidiary regularly
  • Report the procurement status of each subsidiary to the appropriate leadership regularly
  • Report the results of market and supplier research to the appropriate leadership regularly
  • Contact Glovis Americas HQ and work with them when cooperation is needed in terms of logistics procurement project/task
  • Develop procurement plans and spend analysis for each subsidiary
• Market Analysis:
  • Research and analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to inform procurement decisions
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures governing procurement activities
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Generate reports and analyze procurement data to provide insights, monitor performance, and support decision-making
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, legal, and logistics team

Benefits of Working at Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications

• High knowledge of the United States logistics and transportation industry preferred
• Proved experience with planning and strategy in a large international corporation preferred
• Strong analytics skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions required
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders preferred
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools, MS Office Suite, and database management required
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and best practices in procurement and supply chain management preferred
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills required
• Critical thinking, planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills preferred
• Thorough understanding of sourcing and procurement methodologies: including spend analysis, supplier screening, benchmarking, clean-sheet costing, negotiations, supplier performance management, scorecards, contracting, and cost-savings preferred

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Required
  • Master's Degree Preferred
• 7 - 10 Years of Direct Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and/or Logistics Required
  • 8 - 13 Years of Direct Experience Preferred 
• Logistics Procurement and/or Transportation Procurement Experience Preferred
• 1 - 3 Years of Supervisory Experience Required
  • 4 - 7 Years of Supervisory Experience Preferred
• CPSM, CPIM, CPL, PMI Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Lift up to 20lbs
• Carry up to 20lbs
• Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.