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 and Schedule 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. Benefits 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 Responsibilities 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. Skills and Abilities 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. Qualifications 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr