Business Planning Administrator

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.

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.

1st Priority - 50%

1. Communicate and identify current agenda and open issues about plant operation (production, quality, part shortages, etc.).
2. Assist Kia NA management with devising action plan to address plant issues.
3. Utilize problem-solving skills to provide remedy to production issues/constraints and draft summary reports.

2nd Priority - 40%

1. Create and submit North American plants daily performance report on major KPIs – including production, shipment, inventory, allocation, quality, and efficiency.
2. Develop KPI tracking reports (model/region/engine) to monitor production/shipment performance of Kia NA plants.

3rd Priority - 10%

1. 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in business administration, manufacturing, statistics, or finance.

• Intermediate experience in software such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong time management and ability to collaborate with other departments.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Analytical and Strategic Thinking.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Planning and Organizing.
• Care for People.
• Chase Excellence, Every Day.
• Dare to Push Boundaries.
• Empower People to Act.
• Move Further, Together.

$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.