Supply Chain Ops Associate - 2nd shift

About the role

We are immediately hiring a Supply Chain Ops Associate III in Tonawanda, NY for our Supply Chain Solutions division. You will execute customer communication protocol and support Fortune 500 businesses and startups with supply chain solutions, gaining diverse experience and advancement opportunities within an industry‑leading Fortune 500 company.

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 regarding ship schedule requirements and containment plans when behind schedule, including decisions on timing for supplier ship schedules (push, pull, expedite) based on inventory coverage at plant
• Track critical parts and develop/execute containment plans to prevent interruptions or downtime to the manufacturing line, including decisions on mode and delivery window to ensure production continuity
• 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 needed to support schedule variations; ensure proper material coverage at lowest possible cost for the 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
• 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

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers,