Inventory & Material Flow Strategist (PFEP & VBIMS)

RiseMe; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Material Systems Coordinator – Inventory & Flow to manage PFEP and VBIMS, design buffer strategies, and drive data-driven inventory targets. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, plant change support, and continuous improvement of material flow systems.

The candidate will work with 3rd parties to implement visual management, maintain ISO standards, and ensure accurate buffer management across the production network in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Analytical ability for complex problems.
• Knowledge of material department operations, manufacturing processes & relationships.
• Planning and organizational abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to resolve supply issues.

Responsibilities

• Download data using current cycle of events.
• Manage VM2000/VBIMS database.
• Set buffer calculations and grow PFEP.
• Set up new parts plans.
• Configure plant defaults via maintenance tables.
• Maintain a system to oversee overrides.
• Define buffer criteria and support PFEP.
• Analyze data to adjust banking strategies for inventory targets.
• Support plant launches and model changes.
• Support LMS, Kitting and sequencing projects.
• Implement and track protection of supply banks.
• Participate in PFEP, Engineering Change, and inventory teams.
• Create reports/queries for buffer management and PFEP.
• Act as SME for line-side material flow systems (PPS, EPS).
• Solve production PPS/EPS problems.
• Maintain Production Pull Schedules.
• Update line-side data for containerization and footprint changes.
• Collaborate with 3rd parties on visual management systems.
• Create visual management cards/signs as needed.
• Analyze Change System reports and issue new cards/signs.
• Investigate repetitive min/max violations with root-cause.
• Investigate significant inventory adjustments.
• Maintain ISO standards.
• Implement, monitor and maintain GMS elements.

Skills

Analytical ability

Material department operations

Planning & organization

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Supply chain fundamentals

Communication to leadership

Flexibility

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Material Systems Coordinator – Inventory & Flow to manage PFEP and VBIMS, design buffer strategies, and drive data-driven inventory targets. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, plant change support, and continuous improvement of material flow systems.

The candidate will work with 3rd parties to implement visual management, maintain ISO standards, and ensure accurate buffer management across the production network in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.