Materials Coordinator
Milford, CT - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
At General Motors our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen but to be felt. Were turning todays impossible into tomorrows standard from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design intelligent software and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day our products move millions of peopleas we aim to makedriving safer smarter and more connected shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford MI on a full-time basis.
The Role
The Materials Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring reliable material flow and accurate inventory to support daily production operations. This role supports GM Defense Advanced Build focused on lowvolume highprecision build activities. The position requires a high degree of autonomy and accountability with endtoend ownership of the materials room inventory controls and overall material readiness. Partnering closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams the Materials Coordinator supports build schedules proactively resolves material issues and maintains accurate compliant documentation and system records.
What Youll Do
Ensure accurate stock location and allocation history within the inventory system.
Lead and perform routine cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
Record all received items and stock movements in the inventory management system and receipting them in SAP.
Review purchase orders and packing slips for accuracy.
Verify file and maintain quality documentation in accordance with GM internal standards and customer requirements.
Pick stage and dispatch materials to support production build schedules.
Run BOMbased reports to generate buildreadiness assessments.
Prepare and ship outgoing parts and materials according to GM policy and customer guidelines.
Label store and organize materials according to program specifications.
Coordinate with drivers and logistics teams to ensure timely inbound and outbound shipments.
Operate warehouse equipment safely including forklifts and pallet jacks and regularly lift 50 lbs or more as part of daily materialhandling duties.
Work in a shop/warehouse environment. Role may also require spending time outdoors when accessing external storage pods and moving materials between building locations.
Maintain a clean organized and safe materials room in alignment with GM 5S standards.
What Youll Need (Required Qualifications)
2-4 years of experience in materials management and inventory control
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by export regulations) or eligible to obtain required export authorizations; may require ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance
High School Diploma or GED
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUPs data analysis)
Ability to work effectively within a small team environment and lead daytoday activities in the materials area
Strong multitasking capability supporting Engineering Manufacturing suppliers and customer requirements
Willing to be trained and receive GM certification to drive a forklift
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage information from multiple sources
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business or related field
Proven track record of reducing material shortages improving accuracy or streamlining processes
Strong working knowledge of mechanical electrical and fabricated parts including the ability to identify components understand part families and interpret supplier specifications
Experience supporting prototypes pilot build or lowvolume production where parts availability engineering changes and rapid iteration are common
Experience with SAP
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