IT Planning and Financial Specialist - LGES Honda

The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture, located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is bringing the power! A transformation is happening within the auto industry, and we are leading the way. We develop and manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs of the highest quality for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.

Established in 2023, The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. We are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it!

www.lgeshonda.com

The IT Planning and Finance Specialist oversees the daily activities of the technology purchasing function; Maintains the overall department budget, reviews technology purchasing decisions, orders, and vendor contracts; assists with the ordering of materials and supplies from vendors; research, interviews, and negotiates with suppliers to obtain prices and specifications; creates purchase orders for the acquisition of materials and performs related administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:
• Support request fulfillment, purchasing, receiving, and deployment of IT hardware and software.
• Maintain asset records within our IT asset management database.
• Analyze stock items and identify required stock levels to support business needs.
• Assess compliance with established IT asset policies and procedures.
• Track software licenses, warranties, maintenance agreements, and vendor contracts, in line with established policies and procedures.
• EOL-End of life management
• Responsible for all surplus inventories including recording all End of Life (EOL) inventories and disposal.
• Responsible for decommissioning assets and oversee surplus removal as needed
• Provides guidance on a variety of budget related matters, to include types of funding available, budgetary changes, and year-end closeout procedures.
• Prepares monthly variance scorecard.
• Maintains IT budget, budget forecast, and identify future opportunities for savings
• Conduct periodic audits to evaluate IT asset data accuracy. Investigate and recommend corrective measures to resolve data accuracy issues.
• Generate reports on cost, spending, licensing, warranty, and maintenance/support contracts to support purchasing decisions.
• Provide training on asset management procedures and tools.
• Investigate opportunities to allocate IT assets more efficiently.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT asset management activities and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop purchasing recommendations that support business goals, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT), Business, Finance, or a related field is preferred
• 3-7 + years of experience in IT

Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of Information Technology project management tools and project-based budgeting methodologies is necessary.
• A strong customer focus and familiarity with IT Budgeting / Planning / Administration / Procurement standards and procedures are essential.
• Candidates must possess a solid business orientation and demonstrate knowledge of the IT industry.
• The ability to communicate effectively with and understand the needs of non-technical internal and external clients is crucial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the proven ability to work independently with great attention to detail, are required.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, particularly SAP, is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required.
• Candidates must be able to work effectively within a team, multitask, and meet strict deadlines.
• The ability to listen actively and work independently when necessary is expected.
• The ability to perform under pressure and respond to emergencies outside regular working hours is essential.
• Fluency in the English language is mandatory.
• Participation in remote meetings with LG Energy solution Teams as needed is expected.

Additional Requirements:
• This role may require up to 5-10% of travel (domestic)

Are you ready to join us in our journey toward a better world? Start your future with us, where we are building tomorrow, together. Welcome to The LGES - HONDA Joint Venture! What differentiates The LGES - HONDA Joint Venture and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:
• Competitive base salary
• Paid time off, including vacation & paid holidays
• Ability to earn compensatory time off
• Industry leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Shift premium (when assigned)
• 401K plan with company match
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:
• Advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and development programs

Additional Offerings:
• On-Site cafeteria
• On-Site recreational area
• On-Site wellness area
• Clean, climate-controlled environment

LGES-Honda Joint Venture, L-H Battery Company, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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