Logistics Planning Specialist

"We connect science to life for a better future."

LG Chem Europe GmbH is an integral part of LG Chem Ltd., a global leader in the chemical industry. Our core businesses include petrochemicals, advanced materials, and life sciences. As the European hub, LG Chem Europe GmbH houses our business service center, R&D center, and technical plastics sales office for the entire continent.

Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, LG Chem Ltd. employs more than 19,250 people worldwide. As part of the LG Group, we are connected to a vast network of 63 business units and a total of 270,000 employees worldwide. This extensive network, combined with our commitment to innovation and sustainability, makes us a dynamic and forward-thinking employer dedicated to both global impact and local excellence.

For our Frankfurt office, we are looking for you to strengthen our team as quickly as possible as

Logistics Specialist Planning (m/f/d)

Responsibilities:

• Set up the logistics process for the operation, system, and policies
• Make the logistics plan (annual, monthly), check & manage the work status
• Sourcing new logistics partners (warehousing, transportation), carriers, and warehouse monitoring
• Reviewing the overall logistics cost competitiveness.
• Tendering, negotiation, and contract/terms management
• Review of existing contracts and general administration
• Overall logistics company management (negotiation, meeting, report, document, etc.)
• Logistics operation efficiency management, such as delivery, inventory, and delivery route improvement management
• Logistics data analysis (cost, lead time, quantity, warehouse location, route), process improvement, logistics cost reduction, logistics problem finding and solution planning
• Follow-up and cooperation with head office tasks
• Establish logistics operation plan (KPI establishment and management, operation strategy, etc.)
• Respond to logistics qualification and certification audit
• Claim & Insurance Management
• Master data implementation & control
• Improve and manage import procedures/duties

Experience Requirements / Competencies:

• Ten years of related logistics planning experience (preferably in a logistics company)
• Bachelor's degree in business, preferably in "Logistics/Supply Chain Management". Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of other operational areas such as manufacturing, warehouse operations, procurement, import and export handling
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including data and analysis skills
• Accountability and autonomy; financial and business acumen; project management skills
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively at various levels of management, including our headquarters.
• Negotiating, goal setting, and project planning skills
• Continuous improvement and proactive work attitude
• Fluent in Business English, German a plus
• Proficient in software applications (SAP, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

Our Offer:

As a thriving international company, we provide you with:

• A collegial working environment with appropriate scope for action and decision-making
• Flexible working hours with home office opportunities
• Competitive performance- and success-based compensation
• A travel allowance or (if available) a parking space
• A new and modern office including an ergonomic workstation
• Laptop and company mobile phone
• Training and exciting personal/professional development opportunities
• Fitness benefit (FITSEVENELEVEN)
• Corporate benefit program
• Team-building events
• Good connection with car and public transportation

Interested?

If you would like to accept this interesting challenge and have the necessary qualifications, please apply with your complete application documents in English, stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date and the reference number YF-8769 for your application to bewerbung[AT]lgchem.com .

We look forward to seeing you!

LG Chem Europe GmbH
Human Resources Team