Material Flow Coordinator

General Motors; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Saginaw, MI, is seeking a Material Flow Coordinator to ensure efficient, compliant material movement from suppliers through receiving and inventory management. The role requires collaboration with suppliers, logistics, and plant teams to sustain production schedules and uphold quality controls.

Responsibilities include managing DG compliance, Lean material improvements, and acting as a SME for GMS.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in material department operations and cross-functional plant relationships.
• Experience with inventory control processes and material flow systems.
• Analytical skills to resolve moderately complex material and inventory issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily material flow activities to support production schedules.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and investigate discrepancies and part history issues.
• Monitor and audit pull systems, buffers, and min/max conditions; resolve floor-level material issues.
• Interface with suppliers, LLPs, logistics partners, and plant teams to resolve material issues.
• Support material flow during source changes and manage troubled suppliers.
• Oversee Dangerous Goods responsibilities and contribute to Lean Material Strategies.

Skills

Material operations

Inventory control

Lean principles

Excel & Teams

MGO knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

MS Excel

Teams

Job description

Onsite:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Saginaw, MI on a full-time basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role

The Material Flow Coordinator is responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient, and uninterrupted material flow from suppliers through receiving and inventory management. This role partners closely with suppliers, logistics providers, and plant operations to maintain inventory accuracy, resolve material issues, and support production schedules while adhering to internal controls and quality standards. This role also includes Dangerous Goods responsibility, GMS subject matter expert, material movement automation, and material flow improvements through Lean Material Strategies.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate daily material flow activities to support production schedules across all of Bay City Propulsion
• Maintain accurate inventory records and plant material data; investigate discrepancies, gains/losses, and part history issues
• Monitor and audit pull systems, part buffers, and min/max conditions; resolve floor-level material issues as they arise
• Interface with suppliers, LLPs, logistics partners, and plant teams to resolve material issues
• Support material flow during source changes
• Manage troubled suppliers
• Scrap SME for the Global Supply Chain Team
• Responsible for Dangerous Goods
• Manage PPD

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 3 yrs of experience in material department operations, manufacturing processes, and cross‑functional plant relationships
• Experience with inventory control processes and material flow systems
• Analytical skills to resolve moderately complex material and inventory issues
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, logistics partners, and plant operations teams
• Computer skills required - Microsoft Excel and Teams mandatory
• MGO knowledge and experience required; MGO-C a plus
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams

What Could Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience working in a manufacturing or assembly plant environment
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or material flow optimization principles
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, or ISO‑related activities

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