Purchasing and Supply Chain Group - Supply Chain

Description

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Lansing Delta on a full-time basis.

The Role:

The Material Control Lead is responsible for working with and providing direction to a mid-sized team of contract employees within the material and production control departments. Key responsibilities include overseeing transportation logistics, inventory management, and performing tasks directly related to support material record balances and resolve discrepancies and payment issues.

This role involves a variety of administrative and technical tasks, requiring decisions made within established practices, standards, and policies. The MCL will operate under general supervision while exercising a high degree of independent judgment.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Manages the material flow process through banks, buffers and visual inventory controls

Manage buildouts during model year changes and major launches

Ensures correct inventories for assembly material

Supports BPD / Scorecard achievement

Manages annual physical inventory / plant cycle counts / high precision cycle counts

Internal Controls compliance for their functions

Administers the LLP process

Supervises 3rd party Logistics provider

Trains and develops people

Enforces adherence to standardized work, developing standardized work documents as required

Resolves numerous issues dealing with suppliers, supplier contracts or buyer related problems

Follow-up on problem solving initiatives related to stock discrepancies

Coordinates material activities surrounding a plan for every part for MVB and all launch activities

Interfaces with Central Office allocation on part issues as required

Maintains ISO standards

Implements, monitors and maintains GMS elements (Short Lead Time SME); supporting SLT implementation activities

Investigates supplier claims of unpaid bills; duplicate receipts; non-standard receiving issues;

Is responsible for the coordination of Material systems and modules

Supports critical material flow systems such as STMS, PPS and EPS

Performs a daily audit of record adjustments including MR/DR reviews

Responsible for stock / record balance accuracy

Ensure GM inventory and capital investment is protected

Develop and implement cost savings projects

Ensure total cost perspective is utilized

Drive root cause initiatives and countermeasure closure

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

3+ years of Supply Chain experience

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of Bill of Materials and Structure

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures

Ability to work overtime as needed (daily / weekend to support production requirements)

High level analytical ability where problems are complex

High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization

MGO experience required

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

5+ years of supply chain experience

Experience working in a plant directly supporting plant floor manufacturing operations (previous experience as a group leader in supply chain)

Proficient in MGO A Inventory control and scheduling screens

Working directly with / supporting 3rd Party operations

Experience in managing individual contributors

GMS and BPD experience

Knowledge of quality control procedures

Additional Description

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