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Ryder System

Logistics, fleet management, and warehousing solutions

Supply Chain Operations Associate

Production Planning & SchedulingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLake Orion, MI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to multitask and maintain organization and time management.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, including verbal and written communication.
  • Flexibility to work a flexible schedule, including second shift when needed.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • One year or more of administrative experience preferred.
  • One year or more of relevant experience preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of MGO, General Motors' MRP system, preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of transportation management preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of material flow as it relates to manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Follow up on purchased parts to ensure shipment and on-time delivery in support of production requirements.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for suppliers and direct them regarding shipping schedules and containment plans when they are behind schedule. Decide when suppliers should push material out, pull it ahead, or expedite it based on plant inventory coverage.
  • Track critical parts and develop and execute containment plans to prevent manufacturing-line interruptions or downtime, including decisions about delivery mode and required delivery windows.
  • Coordinate or arrange alternative material sources and request spot buys when necessary, including from other GM plants.
  • Independently monitor, set up, and cancel material pickup truckloads as needed to support schedule variations, ensuring adequate material coverage at the lowest possible cost for the customer.
  • Review part buffers to ensure they cover build requirements for metal centers and powertrain operations. Document and manage S and AV code exceptions for assembly plants, including alarm interval maintenance; determine root causes and take appropriate action.
  • Maintain MGO data and accurate inventory levels, make appropriate inventory adjustments based on investigation and analysis, and investigate and process record adjustment requests from the previous shift.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

About the Company

Ryder System

Logistics, fleet management, and warehousing solutions

Ryder System provides logistics and transportation services across three segments: Fleet Management Solutions (leasing, rental, and maintenance of trucks and trailers), Supply Chain Solutions (warehousing, distribution, and transportation management), and Dedicated Transportation Solutions (a dedicated fleet and drivers). FMS lets customers outsource transportation by leasing or renting equipment with maintenance handled by Ryder; SCS offers end-to-end logistics support to optimize supply chains; DTS provides a dedicated team and assets to meet specific transport needs. The company differentiates itself by offering multiple, integrated services under one provider with flexible, scalable solutions tailored to each customer. Ryder's goal is to help businesses optimize and manage their supply chains through reliable, scalable, and customizable transportation and logistics services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1933

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