Analyst, PDC Operations- Investments (Bilingual Korean)
We are searching for an experienced Analyst, PDC Operations- Investments (Bilingual Korean) at our Headquarters facility.
Hyundai MOBIS Parts America
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Who We Are
Tomorrow's most advanced automotive technology is being envisioned today at MOBIS Parts America (MPA). A subsidiary of Hyundai MOBIS, we are a top leading automotive parts supplier. MPA provides after-sales service parts support for Hyundai Motors, Kia Motors, and Genesis. In addition to the distribution of genuine service parts, the MPA Accessories division develops accessories for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis - which are installed on new vehicles in the United States and Canada.
Description
JOB PURPOSE
The Analyst, PDC Ops – Investment position supports the translation, development, and execution of capital investment proposals for the PDC network. This role is responsible for RFQ analysis, supplier pricing review and negotiation, budget control, and invoice management. In addition, this position serves as a key point of contact between MOBIS Parts America and Korea‑based stakeholders, supporting bi‑directional communication related to capital investments, project status, supplier reviews, and financial reporting. The Analyst ensures that proposals, approvals, and execution activities are clearly translated, aligned, and executed in accordance with agreed‑upon objectives and budgets..
This role also includes project management tasks, completion reporting, as well as supporting Leadership, Coordinators, and Admin’s requests and questions. Supports in all aspects of Capital planning and acquisition, facilities improvement & maintenance and accounts payable for the PDC network. Works with their team to ensure that all capital investment proposals and projects milestones/goals are met from beginning to end, while adhering to approved budgets.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
PROCUREMENT: (30%)
- Capital investment business case presentation to Senior Managers
- Submit RFQs to supplier for established bidding processes, monitor award process to suppliers.
- Attention needed to ensure labor costs, machine costs, and material costs are consistent and accurate.
- Oversee PDC Supply inventory and purchasing costs, and help choose cost-effective vendors.
- Assist with negotiations and contracts for services and materials.
- Work with suppliers and help manage their performance. Participate in supplier selection and assess, monitor, and control direct costs related to accessory parts by discussing and agreeing on prices.
- Drive deal negotiation and structuring
- Act as a liaison with Korea‑based teams, supporting communication related to capital investment proposals, RFQs, supplier selections, and cost justifications
- Translate and explain MPA operational requirements, timelines, and cost drivers to Korea stakeholders, and relay Korea feedback, questions, and approvals to local teams
- Support alignment of Korea investment expectations with U.S. market conditions, supplier benchmarks, and execution realities
BUDGET CONTROL AND INVOICE MANAGEMENT: (15%)
- Review, endorse, and track project budgets and spending.
- Assist and support annual capital investment plans for the distribution network
- Help manage budget differences by collaborating closely with procurement and project management teams.
- Make sure that invoices are processed accurately and on time and communicate with suppliers and our internal finance team.
- Check invoices for errors and differences.
- Prepare and maintain expense reports.
- Assist financial administrators in annual budget creation process, and ensure GLs remain in good standing throughout the year
- Assist that financial administrators analyze operational forecasts to ensure that blanket POs remain in good standing
- Support Korea‑requested financial reporting, variance explanations, and payment status updates related to approved investments
- Assist in responding to ad‑hoc financial inquiries from Korea leadership regarding project spend, forecasts, and vendor performance
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: (15%)
- Supports, contributes and manages individual-led projects, like acquiring equipment for facilities.
- Break down tasks for individual projects, set timelines, and assess potential risks and opportunities as a team.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify and clarify the requirements, scope, and objectives of individual projects.
- Actively track the progress of individual projects, address issues together, and keep everyone informed about project status.
- Work closely with Project Managers to provide support and share information for team projects.
- Ensure resources are available and appropriately allocated for individual projects, managing schedules and expectations.
- Assist team in managing cradle to grave investment projects to successful completion
- Work with team in creating executive investment planning and project decks
- Lead new facility start up investment and expense projects
- Assist cost savings initiatives ensuring that each facility selects best vendor during competitive bidding process
- Coordinate project updates, milestones, and risk escalation with Korea‑based stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across regions
- Support preparation of bi‑lingual executive investment decks, summaries, and progress reports when required
ON TIME LAUNCH: (15%)
- Monitor the vendor's activities to ensure the timely delivery of materials to support project completion.
- Help and support team members in handling purchase orders, making sure supplies arrive on time from suppliers, and handling invoices to complete orders.
- Oversee project deadlines, progress, and outcomes to ensure a timely launch
- Communicate project readiness, risks, and launch status to Korea stakeholders to ensure alignment with approval assumptions and expectations.
NETWORK SUPPORT: (10%)
- Continuous analysis of PDC equipment requirements based on updates in employee headcount and IB/OB volumes.
- Collate capital expenditure requests from all SCM sources (PDC Managers, SCM HQ Management Team, Coordinators) and submit budgetary summaries for review and approval
- Monitor and measure supplier performance based on cost, quality and delivery criteria.
- Assist team in ensuring all owned facilities remain in good repair
- Support Korea‑related audits, reviews, or benchmarking requests related to PDC investments, assets, and facility conditions
OTHER DUTIES: (15%)
- Support the purchasing department’s continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review project proposal
- Suggest improvements to MPA and vendor purchasing systems to improve efficiencies, communication, and lead times for deliveries.
- Perform ancillary duties as requested by management
- Support cross‑functional and cross‑regional communication initiatives between MPA and Korea teams
- Assist leadership in preparing responses to Korea‑initiated inquiries regarding capital planning, operational performance, or supplier matter
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Successful completion rate of investment projects
- Support SCM departments in cost/savings analysis.
- Maintain accurate real-time status updates on on-going projects
- Pro-actively identify and resolve potential problems or issues that may impact a Lean program, project or business condition. Critical issues are to be discussed with management for visibility, direction and alternative solutions
WORK SCHEDULE/TRAVEL
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Occasional overnight travel (up to 20%) by land and/or air
- May require periodic meetings or communications outside standard business hours to support coordination with Korea‑based teams
Required Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors in Business Administration or equivalent.
- Fluency in Korean language is a requirement.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 4-6 years in automotive industry
- Project management
- Supplier relations management
- Experience with supplier quotations and bidding process
- Contracts administration experience
- Select and manage vendors, obtain quotes, negotiate price/services and award contracts.
- Forecasting and/or Ad hoc reporting
- Experience with Asset management
- Experience in Forecasting and Managing Budgets – Financial Manager/Capital Investment
- Investments management, Facilities management and accounts payable (SAP) desired
- Warehouse Operations knowledge a plus
SKILLS
- MicroSoft Suite required, SAP desired
- Korean written and oral communication skills required to support collaboration with Korea‑based stakeholders
- Superior work ethic, strong desire to learn, and uncompromising attention to detail
- Excellent analytical, research and organizational skills
- Project manager skills
- Organization - Ability to manage multiple projects and issues at one time with minimal supervision, while adapting to tasks in response to changing timelines or expectations.
- Planning/Scheduling - Sets priorities, schedules activities, allocates and uses resources properly, and seeks input from others regarding priorities. Able to change work schedules to accommodate changing timelines and expectations.
- Time Management - Prioritizes tasks and manages time to ensure that deadlines are met. Plans his or her time and sticks to those plans. Prevents or manages interruptions until the highest priority tasks are accomplished. Wisely spends time on the most critical and essential needs and is able to eliminate roadblocks and put trivial concerns aside. Is reliable in regards to scheduling and provides appropriate timing expectations.
- Financial Planning / Fiscal Management - Accurately assess and project financial requirements for assigned work or projects. Works within the designed budget and is mindful of the short and long-term departmental/organizational requirements. Considers cost implications of decisions and establishes/implements sound financial management practices and controls. Exercises cost control through budget monitoring and attention to detail.
- Work Ethic - Is keenly aware and accepts ownership of the time frame in which tasks or projects need to be done. Accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by manager or customer being served. Places first priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers.
Employment Type - Non-Exempt
Compensation - Hourly Wage , $62,518.54 - 92,214.85
Hyundai Mobis Parts America - Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees which include:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision
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401K with employer matching
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days and Paid Holidays
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Mapped career plans; we believe in developing and promoting our talent!
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Company Discounts & more!
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
