Supply Chain Ops Associate

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Supply Chain Operations Associate to manage operational functions for the General Motors LLP account, coordinating material availability and inventory control to support production.

You will follow up on purchased parts, serve as main supplier contact, track critical parts, arrange alternative sources, monitor truck loads, and maintain MGO inventory data while ensuring efficient, cost-conscious material coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Administrative or relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MGO or GM's SAP-like system is a plus.
• Knowledge of transportation management is preferred.
• Understanding of material flow in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Follow up all purchased parts to ensure shipments meet production needs.
• Serve as main contact for suppliers and manage ship schedules.
• Develop containment plans to avoid production interruption.
• Arrange alternative material sources and spot buys when needed.
• Monitor truck loads and ensure lowest cost material coverage.
• Review buffers and manage inventory adjustments in MGO.

Skills

Relationship building

Teamwork

Independence

Multi-tasking

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MGO (GM's MRP system)

Transportation management software

Material flow knowledge

Job description

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Job Description :

Summary

* Position does not manage WHSE or Driver team members*

*General Motors LLP Accounts*

The Supply Chain Operations Associate will be responsible for operational functions, (General Motors LLP Account) independent decision making related to material availability and inventory control.

Essential Functions

• Follow-up all purchased parts to ensure shipment and on-time delivery performance to support production requirements
• Serve as main point of contact for all suppliers. Provide direction to suppliers regarding ship schedule requirements and containment plan when behind schedule. Includes decision making on timing for supplier ship schedules - allowing them to push material out, pull ahead and expedite material as needed based on inventory coverage at plant
• Track critical parts and develop/execute containment plan to ensure no interruptions or down time to manufacturing line, inclusive of decision making on mode and required delivery window to ensure continuity of production
• Coordinate and/or arrange for alternative sources of material, requests for spot buys, if necessary (SPO and other GM Plants)
• Independent monitoring, set-up, and cancellation of truck loads for material pick-up, as necessary to support schedule variations. Ensure proper material coverage at lowest possible cost for customer
• Review part buffers to determine that they cover build requirements. (Metal Centers and Powertrain). Document and manage S and AV code exceptions (Assembly Plants) including Alarm Interval maintenance. Determine root-cause and take appropriate action
• MGO Data Maintenance. Maintain accurate inventory levels in MGO, making appropriate adjustments where necessary. Make judgments on posting inventory adjustments based on investigation and analysis. Investigate and process any record adjustment requests from the previous shift

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors). , Required
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team , Required
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment , Required
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills , Required
• Strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills., Required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills , Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Preferred
• 1 year or more in administrative experience, Preferred
• 1 year or more in relevant experience, Preferred
• Knowledge of MGO (GM's MRP system) Intermediate, Preferred
• Knowledge of transportation management Intermediate, Preferred
• Knowledge of material flow as it relates to manufacturing processes Intermediate, Preferred

Travel

• No

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Compensation Information :

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Pay Type :

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Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

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Ryder Supply Chain Solutions delivers innovative fleet management, dedicated transportation, and comprehensive logistics services, recognized for excellence and sustainability in the industry.

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company

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