Job Description

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Onsite:

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role:

As a Material Systems Coordinator – Inventory & Material Flow you will be responsible for our Plan for Every Part (PFEP) and Visual & Buffer Inventory Management System. (VBIMS) Here you’ll be responsible for the visual management system that calculates supply banks and min/max for every part, Production Pull System & Electronic Pull System data management as well as analyzing data and modifying banking strategies to achieve inventory targets. You’ll be creating reports and queries as required to enable buffer management and Plan for Every Part (PFEP) processes. This position is responsible for executing deliverables in support of the supply chain’s organization’s business objectives.

What You'll Do:

• Download data as necessary using current cycle of events
• Responsible for the VM2000/VBIMS database
• Setting buffer calculations
• Setting up new parts plan
• Setting plant defaults using plant maintenance tables as needed
• Maintains a system to oversee overrides
• Determines criteria for all buffers and performs downloads as required to support the buffer management and plan for every part (PFEP) processes
• Analyze data and modify banking strategies to achieve inventory targets
• Supports all plant launch and model change activities
• Supports and implements plant LMS, Kitting and sequencing projects
• Implement and track protection of supply banks upon request
• Participation in Plan for Every Part ), Engineering Change System and inventory teams as required
• Creates reports and queries as required to enable buffer management and PFEP processes
• SME for line side material flow systems (PPS, EPS)
• Problem solving in Production Pull System & Electronic Pull System (PPS/EPS).
• Maintain Production Pull Schedules
• Updates line side material flow system data associated with containerization and job footprint changes
• Works with 3rd party to develop and maintain visual management systems, alternate min/max’s
• Creates new visual management cards and signs as needed
• Analyzes Engineering Change System report and supplies new visual management cards and signs as needed
• Analyze repetitive min/max violations, work with Ryder, floor team and 3rd party to root cause and resolve
• Perform investigations on significant inventory adjustments
• Maintains ISO standards
• Implements, monitors and maintains GMS elements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Analytical ability where problems are somewhat complex
• Knowledge of material department operations, manufacturing processes & departmental relationships
• Planning and organizational abilities
• Ability to understand and assess complex supply chain issues and lead teams in a cross functional environment to successfully resolve issues minimizing impacts to vehicle production.
• Ability to summarize critical issues with resolutions and communicate to leadership
• Ability to be flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution
• Ability to problem tackle complete issues and implement new and innovative strategies
• Deep understanding of supply chain functions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical IT related field
• Knowledge of Electronic Pull System/Production Pull System (EPS/PPS )
• Knowledge of MGO-A, VM2000/VBIMS
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access & Excel



GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.



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