Supply Chain Operations Associate

Job Description

We are immediately hiring for a 1st shift Supply Chain Operations Associate in Arlington, TX for our Supply Chain Solutions division.

• Pay Type:
  
  Salaried Non-Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
• Annual Salary: $50,000 to $52,500 per year
• Schedule:
  
  1st Shift – Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Saturdays 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM as needed; flexibility required, occasional Saturdays, frequent overtime opportunities.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 days
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts on tools, cars, appliances, travel, and more
• All major holidays paid and paid time off within first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Essential Functions:

• Follow up all purchased parts to ensure shipment and on‑time delivery performance to support production requirements.
• Serve as main point of contact for all suppliers, provide direction regarding ship schedule requirements and containment plan when behind schedule, and make decisions on timing for supplier ship schedules.
• Track critical parts and develop/execute containment plan to avoid interruptions or downtime to the manufacturing line, including decisions on mode and delivery window.
• Coordinate and/or arrange alternative sources of material and request spot buys, if necessary (SPO and other GM Plants).
• Monitor, set up, and cancel truck loads for material pickup as needed to support schedule variations; ensure proper material coverage at lowest possible cost for customer.
• Review part buffers to confirm coverage of build requirements (Metal Centers and Powertrain); document and manage S and AV code exceptions (Assembly Plants) including alarm interval maintenance; determine root cause and take appropriate action.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels in MGO; adjust inventory as needed; make judgments on posting inventory adjustments based on investigation and analysis; investigate and process record adjustment requests from the previous shift.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility to operate and self‑driven in a fast‑paced environment.
• Capable of multi‑tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible work schedule.

• HS Diploma/GED (required)
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• 1 year or more in administrative experience (preferred)
• 1 year or more in relevant experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of MGO (GM's MRP system) – intermediate (preferred)
• Knowledge of transportation management – intermediate (preferred)
• Knowledge of material flow as it relates to manufacturing processes – intermediate (preferred)

Travel:
None