Indirect Material Specialist - GM Defense at General Motors

Concord, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Defense, Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing or Manufacturing
Experience using Microsoft Office
Quick response to safety instructions, alarms, and signals
Ability to drive vehicles and equipment when needed
Ability to wear provided PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed when on plant floor
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
Ability to navigate a busy warehouse
Ability to bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach
Ability to lift or carry materials weighing up to 40 lbs. depending on department

Responsibilities

Create a list of all materials needed and re-order cadence
Maintain inventory in several plant floor locations
Maintain an expense report to ensure all parts/materials are reported appropriately
Drive problem solving issues for throughput and quality issues
Provide updates to plant staff and Program Team as required
Analyze existing operations and propose continuous improvements (CI)
Serve as the single point of contact for all indirect material and as-required material needs
Manage material banks, reorder points and manually procure materials as needed to ensure the plant never runs out of indirect/as-required materials
Work with a cross functional team supporting Materials, Production, Quality and Launch to ensure the plant has what they need when they need it

Skills

Inventory Management

Material Procurement

Reorder Point Management

Expense Reporting

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Supply Chain Coordination

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters

1908Year Founded

$486.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Flexible Work Hours

Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.

Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.

Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.

GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.

GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.

Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.

Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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