Supply Chain Ops Associate

Summary: Ryder System, Inc. is an industry-leading logistics company that provides supply chain solutions to Fortune 500 businesses and startups. They are seeking a Supply Chain Ops Associate in Flint, MI, who will be responsible for operational functions related to material availability and inventory control, ensuring on-time delivery performance to support production requirements. Responsibilities: - 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 to suppliers regarding ship schedule requirements and containment plan when behind schedule. Includes decision making on timing for supplier ship schedules - allowing them to push material out, pull ahead and expedite material as needed based on inventory coverage at plant - Track critical parts and develop/execute containment plan to ensure no interruptions or down time to manufacturing line, inclusive of decision making on mode and required delivery window to ensure continuity of production - Coordinate and/or arrange for alternative sources of material, requests for spot buys, if necessary (SPO and other GM Plants) - Independent monitoring, set-up, and cancellation of truck loads for material pick-up, as necessary to support schedule variations. Ensure proper material coverage at lowest possible cost for customer - Review part buffers to determine that they cover 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 - MGO Data Maintenance. Maintain accurate inventory levels in MGO, making appropriate adjustments where necessary. Make judgments on posting inventory adjustments based on investigation and analysis. Investigate and process any record adjustment requests from the previous shift - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Comfortable coordinating across multiple teams; Experience tracking parts/materials - Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors) - Ability to work independently and as a member of a team - Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel 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 - H.S. Diploma/GED Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree - 1 year or more in administrative experience - 1 year or more in relevant experience - Knowledge of MGO (GM's MRP system) Intermediate - Knowledge of transportation management Intermediate - Knowledge of material flow as it relates to manufacturing processes Intermediate Required Skills: MGO (GM's MRP system), Transportation management, Material flow in manufacturing processes Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days, 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match, Discounted employee stock purchase options, Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more, All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year, Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave, Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.