Launch PFEP Coordinator

GM•Lake Orion, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Launch PFEP (Plan for Every Part) Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for the visual management system that calculates supply banks and min/max for every part, PPS & EPS data management as well as analyzing data and modifying banking strategies to achieve inventory targets as it relates to future Launch activities. You’ll be creating reports and queries as required to enable buffer management and PFEP processes. This position is responsible for executing deliverables in support of the supply chain’s organization’s business objectives.

Requirements

5+ years' experience in supply chain or inventory control or related experience
Bachelor’s degree in business/information/supply chain, or related experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
Knowledge of EPS/PPS
Analytical ability where problems are somewhat complex
Knowledge of material department operation, manufacturing processes & departmental relationships
Planning and organizational abilities

Responsibilities

Download data as necessary using current cycle of events
Responsible for the VM2000/VBIMS database
Setting buffer calculations
Setting up new parts plan
Setting plant defaults using plant maintenance tables as needed
Maintains a system to oversee overrides
Determines criteria for all buffers and performs downloads as required to support the buffer management and plan for every part (PFEP) processes
Analyze data and modify banking strategies to achieve inventory targets
Supports all plant launch and model change activities
Supports and implements plant LMS, Kitting and sequencing projects
Implement and track protection of supply banks upon request
Participation in PFEP, ECS and inventory teams as required
Creates reports and queries as required to enable buffer management and PFEP processes
SME for line side material flow systems (PPS, EPS)
Problem solving in PPS/EPS
Maintain PPS schedules
Updates line side material flow system data associated with containerization and job footprint changes
Works with 3rd party to develop and maintain visual management systems, alternate min/max’s
Creates new visual management cards and signs as needed
Analyzes ECS report and supplies new visual management cards and signs as needed
Analyze repetitive min/max violations, work with Ryder, floor team and 3rd party to root cause and resolve
Perform investigations on significant inventory adjustments
Maintains ISO standards
Implements, monitors and maintains GMS elements