Supply Chain Ops Associate

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions•Arlington, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role does not manage WHSE or Driver team members.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
Perform other duties as assigned