Warehouse Management System (WMS) Analyst

General Motors•Lake Orion, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. GM 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. The Role: Responsible to plan, execute, deploy and maintain WMS processes and configuration. This coordination requires interfacing with MGO, Electronic pull system, and Production Pull System daily.

Requirements

Functional capability with supply chain floor systems like MGO, EPS, PPS, VBIMS, etc.
Understanding of supply chain and lean material processes; Logistics, Receiving, Internal Material Flow, LMS kitting/sequencing, Scrap, Obsolescence
Computer skills towards data management (Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel (Advanced), PowerBI, Access, PowerPoint)
Ability to travel as needed on a local scale for training purpose if required
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks in a project, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time, with ability to meet project timelines
Analytical ability where problems are complex
Knowledge of work measurement and work standards
Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area required
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required
Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions
Open minded and willing to use data to improve productivity; use data to help drive productivity improvements in the plant
Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise
Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
Self-propelled to bring productivity opportunities to Leadership Team driven by WMS data.

Responsibilities

Evaluate current material processes compared to BOP and develop action items to resolve gaps
Actively participates in detail business requirements gathering and achievement of project milestones
WMS Training development and execution lead for End Users
Support operational Group Leaders, Team Leaders and Team members in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Identify, plan and lead operational plant readiness activities to deploy WMS
Planning and operational support for all systems (MGO, PPS, EPS, WMS)
WMS, EPS and PPS configuration focal point
Responsible for monitoring gaps in MGO routings and displacements
Responsible for planning, configuration, and validation of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) & Key User Training (KUT)
Operational WMS focal point after Go Live – ensures that there are no interruptions to the assembly line or warehouse due to system issues
Develop and lead Manual Operation Process (MOP) at the shop floor
Responsible for KPI’s, metrics, and data reporting to leadership and central office (including enhancements) aiming at Productivity Opportunities
Configuration lead for CI process – EPS/PPS/Sequencing/Kitting/build changes and the ability to adapt on the fly to changes that impact the production floor
Technical support for global label compliance process