Indirect Material Specialist - GM Defense

Description
Work Arrangement: On Site : This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Defense Production Facility in Concord North Carolina on a full-time basis (shift is four 10's, Monday - Thursday).
About GM Defense:
GM Defense is driving the future of military mobility by leveraging the best-in-class capabilities of General Motors for unmatched innovation, proven performance and breakthrough life-cycle economics! We deliver reliable, affordable, and innovative products across a full spectrum of capabilities - integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy, mobility, and security!
GM Defense is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual looking for an opportunity that will allow them to showcase their talents and have an impact in a strategic growth area.
The Role:
In this position you will be the single point of contact for all indirect material and as-required material needs. You will manage material banks, reorder points and manually procure materials as needed to ensure the plant never runs out of indirect/as-required materials. You will work with a cross functional team supporting Materials, Production, Quality and Launch to ensure the plant has what they need when they need it.
What You'll Do:

• Create a list of all materials needed and re-order cadence
• Maintain inventory in several plant floor locations
• Maintain an expense report to ensure all parts/materials are reported appropriately
• Drive problem solving issues for throughput and quality issues.
• Provide updates to plant staff and Program Team as required.
• Analyze existing operations and propose continuous improvements (CI).

Physical Requirements:

• Quick response to safety instructions, alarms, and signals are a must
• Drive vehicles and equipment when needed
• Wear provided PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed when on plant floor
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
• Navigate a busy warehouse
• Bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach
• May need to lift or carry materials weighing up to 40 lbs. depending on department

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing or Manufacturing
• Experience using Microsoft Office

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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.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)
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