Job Description

Description

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. 

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale..

The Role

The Material Flow Coordinator is responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient, and uninterrupted material flow from suppliers through receiving and into Body, Paint, and General Assembly. 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.

The position plays a critical role in identifying and resolving material flow disruptions, maintaining plant material records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within Lean Materials Strategies.

What You Will Do

Coordinate daily material flow activities to support production schedules across Body, Paint, and General Assembly

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, packaging, labeling, and non‑conformance issues

Support material flow during source changes and manage SPPS issuance and follow-up

Evaluate Concerned Parts Reports and manage Alarm 2 and Alarm 5 follow-up within the 5 Alarm process

Ensure compliance with internal controls, ISO standards, and receiving process audits

Participate in investigations related to premium transportation, carrier claims, obsolescence, and Customer Care & Aftersales part orders

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Knowledge of 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

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

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

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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