Purchasing and Supply Chain VBIMS Coordinator

Description
Onsite:
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Lansing Grand River ASSY on a full-time basis.
The Role:
As a VBIMS Coordinator, you'll be responsible for the visual management system that calculates supply banks and min/max for every part, PPS & EPS data management as well as analyzing data and modifying banking strategies to achieve inventory targets. You'll be creating reports and queries as required to enable buffer management and PFEP processes. This position is responsible for executing deliverables in support of the supply chain's organization's business objectives.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Downloads data as necessary using current cycle of events
• Responsible for the VM2000/VBIMS database
• Setting buffer calculations
• Setting up new parts plan
• Setting plant defaults using plant maintenance tables as needed
• Overrides parts and times that don't fit plant system as needed
• Maintains a system to oversee overrides
• Determines criteria for all buffers and performs download as required to support the buffer management and Plan for Every Part (PFEP) processes
• Analyze data and modify banking strategies to achieve inventory targets
• Supports all plant Launch and Model Change activities
• Supports and implements plant LMS, Kitting, and Sequencing projects
• Implement and track protection of supply banks upon request
• Participates on PFEP, ECS and inventory teams as required
• Creates reports and queries as required to enable buffer management and PFEP processes
• SME for line side material flow systems (PPS, EPS)
• Problem solving in PPS/EPS
• Maintain PPS schedules
• Updates line side material flow system data associated with containerization and job footprint changes
• Works with 3rd party to develop and maintain visual management systems, alternate min/max's
• Creates new visual management cards and signs as needed
• Analyzes ECS report and supplies new visual management cards and signs as needed
• Analyze repetitive min/max violations, work with Ryder, floor team and 3rd party to root cause and resolve
• Perform investigations on significant inventory adjustments
• Maintains ISO standards
• Implements, monitors and maintains GMS elements

Additional Description
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree required - Technical IT related field
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of EPS/PPS
• Analytical ability where problems are somewhat complex
• Knowledge of material department operation, manufacturing processes, and departmental relationships
• Planning and organizational abilities
• Ability to understand and assess complex supply chain issues and lead teams in a cross functional environment to successfully resolve issues minimizing impacts to vehicle production.
• Ability to summarize critical issues with resolutions and communicate to leadership.
• Ability to be flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution.
• Ability to problem tackle complete issues and implement new and innovative strategies.
• Deep understanding of Supply Chain functions

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Knowledge of MGO-A, VM2000/VBIMS
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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