Operations Planning Coordinator
General Motors

Job Info

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Job Description

This position has daily responsibility for coordinating Outbound Logistics operations at several nodes in North America. Key activities involve forecasting and planning capacity utilization for responsible nodes (plants, ports and vehicle distribution centers) and managing supplier performance to meet budget. Work involves a high-level of independent judgment, decision making, attention to detail and initiative. You will act as a liaison between purchasing, engineering, warehousing/manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and to provide support.

Responsibilities:

• This role is a hybrid role with individual primarily located in St. Louis area to provide on-site support at Wentzville Assembly
  
• Ability to be on-site at Wentzville Assembly a minimum of 2 days per week
  
• Ability to travel 25% of time to plant locations, VDC's and ports for onsite support, as needed
  
• Ensure each node has a plan 2-3 weeks out that ensures all vehicles are shipped timely and within budget constraints
  
• Meet with suppliers as needed (daily, weekly, monthly) to develop robust plans
  
• Adjust plan as needed for capacity issues (launch, weather, holds, quarter end activities)
  
• Collaborate with Vehicle Command Center (VCC) and Purchasing to secure additional capacity (non-preferred) as needed
  
• Support VCC in executing non-preferred moves
  
• Review and action supplier performance trends as needed (lift, loading, processing, dwell, aging, etc)
  
• Coordinate field action plans as needed
  
• Identify and support both cost and transit reduction initiatives
  
• Develop statement of requirements at time of sourcing for each activity occurring at responsible nodes in Outbound Vehicle Operations (ex. Yard Management, Port Processing, Rail loading, Vessel loading, Haulaway, Rail Operations, VDC Operation, Dealer Pickup, Driveaway, etc)
  
• Build and maintain relationships and communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, both internal and external to the company (VSSM, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, MEO, Carrier Leadership and Operations, etc)
  
• Participate in and facilitate carrier reviews, safety audits, and quality meetings
  
• Assess supplier schedules and impact on vehicle assembly production
  
• Ability to summarize critical issues with resolutions and communicate to leadership
  
• Handle very complex capacity constraint issues to resolution with goal to eliminate potential plant disruptions and reduce premium transportation
  
• Analyze metrics supporting supplier critical issues or sufficiency plan resolution
  
• Ability to be flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution
  
• Ability to problem tackle complete issues and implement new and innovative strategies
  

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in Transportation and/or Supply Chain Management
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automotive industry experience
  
• Knowledge of procurement software
  
• Knowledge of materials management
  
• Capable of interpreting market data
  
• Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents
  
• Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes
  

This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired. This position requires an employee to be onsite a minimum of 2 days per week.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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