Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the regional strategy for indirect procurement, oversee non-production goods and services, esp. in production line, equipment, MRO, IT, and provide general services etc.
• Develop indirect supply base in NA, including but not limited to supplier sourcing, onboarding, and price negotiation.
• Initiate, develop, and execute sourcing strategic initiatives for our PACK/CELL/Cathode production line and equipment with alignment with regional business leaders, as well as with the HQ Indirect sourcing category team.
• Be responsible for optimization of supply chain layout, establishment, and analysis of cost benchmarks between NA, EU and China.
• Monitor suppliers’ project time plan and the delivery status of production line/equipment to ensure the on-time delivery and work with logistics team to resolve import/export issues.
• Conduct Supplier Business Reviews and manage relationships with strategic suppliers on a regular basis.
• Be responsible for supplier performance review with a cross-functional team.
• Be responsible for purchasing contracts and order processing.
• Benchmark procurement processes to develop and implement best practices of indirect sourcing for North America.
• Build up SAP system for North America under the support of regional/HQ IT and supply chain.
• Manage relationships with internal customers and stakeholders to provide the best overall outcomes from the supply chain.

Required Qualifications:

• More than 3 years of work experience, proficient in office software.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics, chemical engineering, and related majors.
• Broad Purchasing Experience in automotive, Energy Storage or another manufacturing industry. Familiar with ERP system like SAP or Oracle etc.
• Market knowledge of the indirect supply base in North America (USA, Mexico, Canada), China and so on.
• Global sourcing experience and global strategic thinking and knowledge of global trade rules & regulations in import/export and global logistics, equipment Certificate like UL.
• Skilled at contracts and knowledgeable regarding local tax regulations and local laws in the US.
• Able to demonstrate effective negotiation styles and techniques.
• Strong coordination & collaboration ability with internal customers.
• Strong self-learning ability within the new business and fast-paced environment and cultures.
• Excellent level of spoken and written English.
• Mandarin or Chinese working experience is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $­­­­70,000 and $110,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Gotion, Inc. is based in Silicon Valley in California, with R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan, and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.

Gotion is a career destination- we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop regional strategies for localizing battery pack and Energy Storage (ES) sub-components in North America (USA, Mexico, Canada) to align with business growth plans, and generate cost-outcome results.
• Develop a supply base in North America, including but not limited to supplier sourcing, onboarding, and price negotiation, and improve quality and on time delivery service performance.
• Initiate, develop, and execute sourcing strategic initiatives for Battery Pack and ES sub-components (including but not limited to Aluminum Pack Housing, Pack Cover, Plastic Injection, Wire/Harness, Sheet Metal components, Electronics, BMS etc.), with alignment with the regional business leader, also the global components category team.
• Be responsible for implementing the annual cost reduction targets for Pack/ES components and promoting the implementation of VA/VE plans.
• Be responsible for the cost model of Pack/ES components, the optimization of supply chain layout, the establishment and analysis of cost benchmarks, and capacity analysis planning.
• Support/lead the management of the commodity through the APQP, PPAP, and agile squad processes in region.
• Conduct Supplier Business Reviews and manage relationships with strategic suppliers on a regular basis.
• Be responsible for supplier performance review with a cross-functional team.
• Be responsible for purchasing contracts and order processing.
• Benchmark procurement processes to develop and implement best practices for North America region.
• Build up our SAP system for North America under the support of regional/HQ IT and supply chain.
• Manage relationships with internal customers and stakeholders to provide the best overall outcomes from the supply chain.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or above Masters preferred in automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics, chemical engineering, and related majors.
• Basic Purchasing Experience in automotive, Energy Storage or another manufacturing industry. Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle etc.
• Know Automotive Industry Standards like IATF16949 or VDA, with an understanding of APQP, and/or PPAP.
• Market knowledge and intelligence of the supply base in North America (USA, Mexico, Canada), China and so on.
• Global sourcing experience and global strategic thinking and knowledge of global trade rules & regulations in import/export and global logistics, FTA, HS CODE and Components Certificate like UL.
• Skilled at contracts and knowledgeable of local tax regulations and local laws in the US.
• Ability to demonstrate effective negotiation styles and techniques.
• Strong coordination & collaboration ability with internal customers.
• Strong self-learning ability within the new business environment and cultures.
• Experience within battery pack components, power electronics and other related electrification commodities is a plus.
• Excellent level of spoken and written English.
• Mandarin or Chinese working experience is a plus

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range. This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion. The base pay range for this role is shown below, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, and location.

Expected Pay Range

$65,000 - $75,000 USD

Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.

We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Supply Chain Director – Gotion Inc.

Location: Manteno, IL
Salary: $180,000 – $230,000

Company Overview:
Gotion, Inc. is building a state-of-the-art EV battery manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL. The plant will focus on cell, pack, and energy storage system production, creating approximately 2,600 full-time jobs and playing a strategic role in the U.S. EV battery supply chain.

Position Purpose:
Lead and execute end-to-end supply chain strategy for the Manteno facility, including demand planning, procurement, inbound/outbound logistics, inventory management, warehousing, supplier relationships, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategy aligned with plant objectives.
• Lead multi-functional teams in procurement, logistics, inventory control, warehousing, and supplier quality.
• Manage domestic and global supplier relationships.
• Oversee demand forecasting, MRP, safety stock levels, and inventory optimization.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective material flow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean, Six Sigma, value stream mapping) to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and sustainability standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and finance teams to align supply chain with business goals.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and KPIs (inventory turns, supplier on-time performance, logistics cost per unit).
• Mentor and develop supply chain team talent.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, preferably in high-volume manufacturing or EV/automotive industries.
• Experience managing global supply chains, sourcing strategy, logistics, and inventory management.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics.
• Strong leadership, team development, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to be based in Manteno, IL, with occasional travel.
• EV battery manufacturing experience is a plus.

Job Title: Customs Clearance & Trade Compliance Specialist
Department: Supply Chain / Global Trade Compliance
Reports To: FTZ Lead

Job Summary

The Customs Clearance & Trade Compliance Specialist supports the company’s international trade operations by managing customs documentation, coordinating entry filings with customs brokers, and ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations.

This role focuses on the regulatory and documentation aspects of import and export transactions, working closely with the internal Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations team to ensure accurate customs filings and proper documentation for goods entering and exiting the FTZ.

Transportation and freight movement are managed by the logistics team. This position ensures shipments are customs compliant and properly documented for entry and FTZ admission.

Key Responsibilities

Customs Clearance & Broker Coordination

• Coordinate customs entry filings with external customs brokers.
• Review and validate import documentation prior to submission to CBP.
• Ensure accuracy of commercial invoices, packing lists, and entry documentation.
• Monitor entry status and resolve documentation issues impacting customs clearance.
• Coordinate documentation required for in-bond movements and customs entry filings.

Tariff Classification & Trade Compliance

• Classify products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
• Validate tariff classification, country of origin declarations, and customs valuation.
• Maintain customs documentation and entry records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor regulatory updates impacting imports, exports, and customs compliance.

FTZ Operational Support

• Support FTZ operations by ensuring import documentation supports accurate FTZ admissions.
• Coordinate with FTZ specialists to ensure customs entries align with FTZ inventory records.
• Assist in validating documentation required for FTZ admissions, withdrawals, and zone transfers.
• Support compliance reviews related to FTZ-related customs transactions.

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and review import and export documentation including:
• Commercial invoices
• Packing lists
• Certificates of origin
• Bills of lading and airway bills
• Import declarations and supporting customs documentation
• Maintain organized customs entry records to support internal reviews, CBP audits, and regulatory compliance.

Internal Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams including supply chain, procurement, finance, and operations to ensure trade compliance requirements are met.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on customs documentation requirements and regulatory procedures.
• Support internal audits and government compliance reviews when required.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve customs documentation workflows and clearance efficiency.
• Assist in developing and implementing internal trade compliance procedures.
• Support ERP or compliance system updates related to international trade transactions.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, or a related field preferred.

Experience

3–7 years of experience in customs compliance, import/export operations, or international trade compliance.

Experience working with customs brokers and supporting customs entry documentation required.

Experience supporting manufacturing environments, high-volume imports, or Foreign Trade Zone operations is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and import documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) or customs documentation platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and documentation management systems.

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Analytical mindset with strong documentation and reporting capabilities

Preferred Certifications

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) – preferred but not required
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)
Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP)

Role Summary

Gotion is seeking an FTZ & Trade Compliance Specialist to support daily international trade operations, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) compliance, and U.S. Customs processes for a fast-growing manufacturing operation.

This role supports inbound and outbound international shipments, FTZ admissions and withdrawals, broker coordination, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance. The specialist will work closely with Logistics, Manufacturing, Finance, and external partners to ensure compliant, efficient movement of goods.

Key Responsibilities

Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Support

• Support FTZ admissions, transfers, and withdrawals (214s, 7512s, consumption entries)
• Maintain FTZ inventory accuracy and documentation integrity
• Assist with manufacturing-related FTZ processes including:
• WIP tracking
• Consumption entries
• Scrap and destruction documentation
• Ensure proper recordkeeping for CBP compliance and audits
• Support FTZ reporting and reconciliation activities

Trade Compliance

• Assist with HTS classification and country-of-origin verification
• Support tariff analysis (e.g., Section 301 exposure, duty impact)
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs, CBP, and FTZ regulations
• Maintain organized records in SharePoint and internal systems
• Escalate compliance risks, data gaps, or process breakdowns appropriately

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Logistics, Manufacturing, Finance, and Planning teams
• Support standardization and documentation of trade and FTZ processes
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to compliance, automation, and visibility

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience in import/export operations, customs compliance, or logistics
• Working knowledge of U.S. Customs processes and documentation
• Experience working with customs brokers and freight forwarders
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Proficiency with Excel and document management tools (SharePoint experience a plus)

Preferred Qualifications

• FTZ experience (admissions, withdrawals, consumption entries)
• Experience supporting manufacturing or WIP environments
• Familiarity with HTS classification and tariff structures
• Exposure to SAP, ERP, or trade compliance systems
• CTPAT or audit-support experience
• Prior experience working with China-origin imports

Key Skills & Attributes

• Highly organized and process-driven
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Comfortable escalating issues and asking questions
• Compliance-minded but operationally practical
• Curious, adaptable, and improvement-oriented

Why This Role Matters

This role directly supports Gotion’s ability to:

• Operate compliantly within a Foreign-Trade Zone
• Minimize tariff exposure and customs risk
• Support a growing U.S. manufacturing footprint
• Build scalable, audit-ready trade processes

Position Summary

The Lean Supervisor is responsible for driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and lean manufacturing initiatives across factory operations. Under the leadership of the Department Manager, this role leads OEE performance analysis, lean project execution, employee engagement initiatives, and standardization efforts to improve production efficiency, equipment utilization, and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct statistical analysis of workshop OEE data and implement improvement measures to increase equipment efficiency and line performance.

• Establish and lead lean improvement project teams to promote employee-driven, proposal-based improvements.

• Organize and execute plant-wide lean improvement activities.

• Lead on-site 5S initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

• Assist in developing and maintaining standard work and lean documentation.

Operational Performance & Capacity Analysis

• Coordinate with workshop teams to collect, verify, and calculate OEE data.

• Prepare capacity analysis reports and conduct production line capacity evaluations.

• Improve equipment takt time, reduce equipment failure rates, and increase production capacity.

• Drive improvements in equipment efficiency and production flow.

Training, Engagement & Governance

• Train workshop employees on lean tools and methodologies to build continuous improvement culture.

• Organize weekly and monthly lean project review meetings.

• Track, report, and communicate improvement progress and results.

• Support headquarters-led lean initiatives at the factory level.

• Mobilize employee participation, conduct evaluations, and support recognition/reward programs.

Standards, Compliance & Sustainability

• Compile, revise, and maintain lean standard documents.

• Supervise implementation and compliance of lean standards.

• Own and lead factory-wide 5S programs and sustainability.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, and Outlook.

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

• High learning agility and adaptability.

• Strong execution discipline and operational focus.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.

• Strong team leadership and collaboration mindset.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence roles.

• Experience with OEE systems, performance analytics, and production metrics.

• Manufacturing experience in battery, EV, automotive, industrial, or high-volume production environments.

• Experience leading Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and CI initiatives.

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer 

What to Expect 

Gotion is seeking a dynamic Supplier Quality Engineer this person is responsible for quality management of suppliers related to ESS and power automotive lithium-ion batteries, including new supplier introduction and review, incoming quality control during mass production, supplier anomaly handling and continuous improvement, quality system construction and audit. Through cross-departmental collaboration, ensure stable quality of key raw material supplies such as cells, modules, packs,containers, BMS, etc., and promote continuous improvement in the overall quality level of the supply chain.

What You’ll Do 

• Conduct quality system assessments (such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949) on potential suppliers.
• Supplier development:
• Guide new suppliers to establish a quality system that meets the required standards
• Provide necessary training on quality standards, inspection specifications, process control requirements, etc., and ultimately approve the supplier's PPAP.
• Quality planning in the supplier development stage:
• Collaborate with R&D, purchasing, and project teams to ensure supplier quality is controlled in new projects.
• Drive suppliers to complete APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), etc.
• Developing inspection standards for incoming materials.
• Deal with non-conforming incoming materials, analyze the causes and promote supplier rectification.
• Quickly respond to supplier quality issues in production lines or customer feedback.
• Coordinate and promote suppliers to implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Track improvement and close issues.
• Collect and analyze supplier quality data (such as PPM, defect rate, return rate, etc.).
• Drive suppliers to develop and implement problem improvement plans (such as 8D, 5Why, PDCA, etc.).:
• Provide systematic assistance to suppliers when necessary to enhance their overall capabilities

What You’ll Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Material Sciences
• US Citizenship or a Greencard
• 3+ years’ experience on supplier quality management, with experience in the power battery or energy storage battery industry preferred.

• Willingness to travel 25%.
• Familiarity with the production process and quality control points of cells (square), modules, PACK, BMS and key raw materials.
• Proficient in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA6.3 and other quality management systems.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Is proficient in problem analysis and solution methods such as 8D, 5Why, fishbone diagram, and DOE.
• Had failure analysis ability and be able to guide suppliers in failure analysis.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000- $120,000, plus eligibility for bonus and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by factors such as the role, level, and geographic location. The range listed in the job posting represents the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across all U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be influenced by the specific work location, along with factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will provide more details about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed compensation reflects the base salary only and does not include bonus or benefits.

Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.

We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

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