Materials Co-op

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team of associates is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Bringing the Future Faster by Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

Job Posting Title

Materials Co-op

Job Description Summary

A candidate will work in a lean, fast-paced, and exciting work environment. They will have the support and inspiration for starting a great career and achieving exceptional performance to help AAM reach its goals. Selected candidate will perform the following.

• Assist in scheduling, planning, and oversight of material procurement, production, and delivery.
• Helps coordinate flow of materials within the manufacturing facility.
• Coordinates transfer of materials to and from inventory or warehouse.
• Schedules and controls the release of materials.
• Monitors material inventory in the plant, in the warehouse, and by critical suppliers.
  
  

Job Description

• Use reports to monitor adherence to schedules
• Works with a team to support the coordination and communication of daily production build requirements to satisfy customer demand and maintain inventory targets
• Review and maintain supplier forecasts on a weekly basis
• Proactively elevate critical supply issues to management
• Proactively elevate critical delivery issues to management
• Use the supplier scorecard to initiate internal operational improvements
• Coordinate and adjust inventory targets and variances
• Responsible to follow safe practices
  
  

Required Skills And Education

• Self-motivated, resourceful and detail oriented
• High level of analytical and problem-solving ability
• Plex experience a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to effectively work with global teams
• Effective professional written and oral communication skills
• Good Excel skills
• Working toward a college degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Industrial Engineering.
• Prefer Sophomore or Junior year applicants, with the desire to have the coop work with the team for at least 2 years
• Requires a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average.
• Allowed to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  
  

About American Axle & Manufacturing

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce. Be part of the future with #TeamAAM.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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