Material Systems Coordinator – Inventory & Material Flow ( PFEP/VBIMS)

General Motors; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Lake Orion, MI, is seeking a Material Systems Coordinator to manage PFEP and VBIMS, calculating buffers and managing data for buffer strategies. The role supports PFEP processes, model changes, and cross-functional inventory initiatives on a full-time onsite basis.

You will create reports, analyze data, and collaborate with materials, engineering, and supply chain teams to optimize inventory targets and ensure timely production. Relocation benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree and strong analytical skills.
• category: supply chain knowledge and cross-functional collaboration.
• Understanding of material department operations and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Willingness to extend hours to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Download data and manage VBIMS/VM2000 DB for buffer management and PFEP.
• Set buffer calculations and plant defaults, maintain visual management cards.
• Support plant launches, model changes, LMS, Kitting, and sequencing projects.
• Create and maintain reports/queries for PFEP and buffer management.
• Act as SME for line-side material flow systems (PPS/EPS) and data integrity.
• Collaborate with Ryder and third parties to analyze root causes of min/max violations.
• Investigate significant inventory adjustments and ISO standards compliance.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Microsoft Office

Analytical ability

Supply chain knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication to leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical IT field

Tools

VM2000/VBIMS

LMS

Kitting

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job DescriptionThis job may be eligible for relocation benefitsGM 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 eventsResponsible for the VM2000/VBIMS databaseSetting buffer calculationsSetting up new parts planSetting plant defaults using plant maintenance tables as neededMaintains a system to oversee overridesDetermines criteria for all buffers and performs downloads as required to support the buffer management and plan for every part (PFEP) processesAnalyze data and modify banking strategies to achieve inventory targetsSupports all plant launch and model change activitiesSupports and implements plant LMS, Kitting and sequencing projectsImplement and track protection of supply banks upon requestParticipation in Plan for Every Part ), Engineering Change System and inventory teams as requiredCreates reports and queries as required to enable buffer management and PFEP processesSME for line side material flow systems (PPS, EPS)Problem solving in Production Pull System & Electronic Pull System (PPS/EPS).Maintain Production Pull SchedulesUpdates line side material flow system data associated with containerization and job footprint changesWorks with 3rd party to develop and maintain visual management systems, alternate min/max’sCreates new visual management cards and signs as neededAnalyzes Engineering Change System report and supplies new visual management cards and signs as neededAnalyze repetitive min/max violations, work with Ryder, floor team and 3rd party to root cause and resolvePerform investigations on significant inventory adjustmentsMaintains ISO standardsImplements, monitors and maintains GMS elementsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree requiredKnowledge of Microsoft Office ApplicationsAnalytical ability where problems are somewhat complexKnowledge of material department operations, manufacturing processes & departmental relationshipsPlanning and organizational abilitiesAbility 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 leadershipAbility to be flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolutionAbility to problem tackle complete issues and implement new and innovative strategiesDeep understanding of supply chain functionsPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical IT related fieldKnowledge of Electronic Pull System/Production Pull System (EPS/PPS )Knowledge of MGO-A, VM2000/VBIMSKnowledge of Microsoft Access & ExcelGM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. 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