Business Planning Administrator
Date: Oct 28, 2024
Location: Irvine, California, US, 92606
Company: Kia America, Inc.
At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.
Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.
Status
Summary
The Business Planning Administrator will be responsible for KPI management of North American plants, such as production, shipment, inventory, and allocation. This position will communicate and identify current agenda and ongoing issues related to production/quality/volume changes, and assist Kia NA management in devising an action plan. The Business Planning Administrator will support any ad-hoc tasks/reports as required by management.
Major Responsibilities
1st Priority - 50%
- Communicate and identify current agenda and open issues about plant operation (production, quality, part shortages, etc.).
- Assist Kia NA management with devising action plan to address plant issues
- Utilize problem solving skills to provide remedy to production issues/constraints and draft summary reports.
2nd Priority - 40%
- Create and submit North American plants daily performance report on major KPIs – including production, shipment, inventory, allocation, quality, and efficiency.
- Develop KPI tracking reports (model/region/engine) to monitor production/shipment performance of Kia NA plants.
3rd Priority - 10%
- Support Business Strategy group with any ad-hoc and/or administrative tasks as required by management including:
- Data analysis/reporting, market research, collaborating/liaising between departments, other urgent assignments.
- Data analysis/reporting, market research, collaborating/liaising between departments, other urgent assignments.
Education/Certification
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
Overall Experience
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in business administration, manufacturing, statistics, or finance.
Directly Related Experience
- Intermediate experience in software such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint.
- Strong time management and ability to collaborate with other departments.
- Ability to work and collaborate with other departments.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills
Competencies
Pay Range
$72,328 - $96,838
Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.
Equal Employment Opportunities
KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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