12-Month Procurement Internship

LG Chem has a full-time, hourly 12-month Procurement Intern position that will support the Business Services Team for North America and is based in our corporate office in Atlanta, GA. This is an excellent opportunity to learn real world experience to support procuring items such as Raw Materials, Equipment, and Construction vendors for LG Chem subsidiaries in the Americas. Bachelor’s degree required , preference in Supply Chain or Logistics, and qualified candidates will be knowledgeable with international trade regulations, documentation and processes. This is a full-time, hourly position (40-hours per week) and is based in our corporate office in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA.

What You’ll Be Doing

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

• Support procurement activities related to Raw Materials, Equipment, Construction, and MRO for LG Chem subsidiaries in the Americas.

• Perform all procurement tasks under the guidance of the team leader and in accordance with company policies.

• Handle key procurement processes such as Supplier Registration, Bank Account Registration, and Eco-Friendly Material Review.

• Assist and support the following tasks: Delivery schedule management for Raw Materials, Equipment, and Construction / Processing of customs duties and related logistics costs / Supplier payment management and reporting.

• Conduct supplier sourcing and price comparison for General Procurement (GP) items.

• Prepare and submit reports including HQ reports and weekly/monthly reports.

• Proficiency in communication, data analysis, and reporting using PowerPoint, Excel and ERP systems is essential.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking For

Competencies/Desired Skills:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or Economics.

Requirements:

• Interest in pursuing and Procurement career.

• Knowledgeable of international trade regulations, documentation and processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately.

• Self-start with desire to learn and work autonomously.

• Excellent Communication skills: verbal, written and presentation.

• Bilingual Korean-English required to communicate with teams in Korea