Material Flow Coordinator

Description

Job Description

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Saginaw, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role

The Material Flow Coordinator is responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient, and uninterrupted material flow from suppliers through receiving and inventory management. This role partners closely with suppliers, logistics providers, and plant operations to maintain inventory accuracy, resolve material issues, and support production schedules while adhering to internal controls and quality standards. This role also includes Dangerous Goods responsibility, GMS subject matter expert, material movement automation, and material flow improvements through Lean Material Strategies.

What You Will Do

· Coordinate daily material flow activities to support production schedules across all of Bay City Propulsion

· Maintain accurate inventory records and plant material data; investigate discrepancies, gains/losses, and part history issues

· Monitor and audit pull systems, part buffers, and min/max conditions; resolve floor-level material issues as they arise

· Interface with suppliers, LLPs, logistics partners, and plant teams to resolve material issues

· Support material flow during source changes

· Manage troubled suppliers

· Scrap SME for the Global Supply Chain Team

· Responsible for Dangerous Goods

· Manage PPD

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

· 3 yrs of experience in material department operations, manufacturing processes, and cross-functional plant relationships

· Experience with inventory control processes and material flow systems

· Analytical skills to resolve moderately complex material and inventory issues

· Strong planning and organizational skills

· Ability to work effectively with suppliers, logistics partners, and plant operations teams

· Computer skills required - Microsoft Excel and Teams mandatory

· MGO knowledge and experience required; MGO-C a plus

· Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

What Could Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

· Experience working in a manufacturing or assembly plant environment

· Familiarity with lean manufacturing or material flow optimization principles

· Experience supporting audits, internal controls, or ISO-related activities

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.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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