Job 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
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