General Motors

Coordinator - Technical

Rochester, New York, United States of America Full time

Job Description

The Role:

As a Technical Coordinator for Maintenance you will be directly responsible for a multi-million dollar inventory management system.  You will be responsible for managing the purchasing, inventory and execution of the site's central crib system aligned with standard GM Corporate standards.  All while fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.  Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of the GM Workplace Safety System, Maximo and GMS; focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). Also possessing the ability to deal with complex technical problems. In this position, you will support the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment.  You will be responsible for managing the purchasing, inventory and execution of the site's central crib system aligned with standard GM Corporate standards.  All while fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.  Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of the GM Workplace Safety System, Maximo and GMS; focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). Also possessing the ability to deal with complex technical problems. In this position, you will support the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment.

What You Will Do:

  • Manage inventory of the general stores crib by monitoring min/max levels, determining usage and set ordering levels for indirect material 

  • Recommend solutions to problems

  • Act with urgency fulfilling indirect material orders to prevent production downtime relating to machine breakdown/out of stock spare parts

  • Manage repair process of high dollar indirect materials

  • Manage employee feedback for indirect Material items and ensure all items procured in a timely manner

  • Manage packaging orders for plant production

  • Manage open PO’s with suppliers and resolve

  • Manage HP printer supplies via HP portal

  • Perform inventory adjustments for daily communication errors between SAP and GSC software

  • Perform inventory adjustments for daily audit / pick change / store change

  • Payment issues – work with Vendors, Accounts Receivable and GM Purchasing to resolve complex issues

  • Manage the site's fastener program

  • Process purchase requisitions within SAP and work with Vendors and Global GM Purchasing to source complex materials

  • Manage 10,000+ inventory electronic photograph records

  • Manage the site's chemical inventory

  • Meet schedule and quality requirements

  • Build and maintain a good working relationship with employees, Union and Management

  • Consistently administer and comply with the terms of local and national labor agreements

  • Implement corporate policies and safety and good housekeeping practices

  • Maintain frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group

  • Process crib inventory stocking requests from plant engineers for new and existing codes to update and maintain accurate inventory information

  • Perform daily and weekly data reconciliations to ensure SAP and crib system agree on indirect material levels of the plant

  • Provide daily and monthly crib transaction reporting to plant management to ensure accurate crib inventory levels and department budgets are met

  • Act as lead with IT Innovation Center to improve the security and functionality of crib system software

  • Complete annual corporate mandated Control Self Assessments - E&O, High Theft, Accurate Balance of Records, MRP Release changes, 100% count of crib inventory

  • Act as plant lead for SAP/UAT testing and launches for indirect material (3 migrations to date)

  • Bulk Air supply invoice and PO management

  • Conduct daily usage review of crib items to ensure adequate levels of inventory and eliminate excess stock/overhead costs

  • Manage and process all Crib Code Requests (New set ups, part number changes, etc.)

  • Remediate all invoicing, receiving and inventory discrepancies as it relates to indirect material

  • Work with local, national, and international vendors to ensure uninterrupted workflow and plant production as it relates to the delivery schedules of indirect material

  • Work with vendors to resolve inaccuracies with incorrect indirect material received into the plant

  • Work with global purchasing organization to ensure purchase orders are issued in an accurate and timely manner to support production schedules

  • Place special orders for plant personnel upon request for ongoing plant projects

  • Responsible for expediting orders for plant personnel as needed for rush orders to support production schedules

  • Act as customer service representative through daily walk-ins, phone call and email interactions in the office

  • Establish a course of action to accomplish the completion of a high number of simultaneous jobs and/or projects

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Has knowledge and ability to run SAP

  • Degreed college or university graduate (or proven equivalent experience)

  • Experience in inventory management system, supply chain, or related field

  • Uses and can demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to resolve a wide range of non-standard problems

  • Strong oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and collaborative skills and great follow-up skills with attention to detail

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Knowledge and execution of aspects of the UAW/GM Workplace Safety System

  • Has knowledge and ability to run Maximo and Archibus

Compensation:

  • The expected base compensation for this role is: $76,100.00 - 121,600.00. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

  • GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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