Launch Coordinator - Supply Chain

DMS' Purpose:

We are creating a culture of service. We empower others to grow, rise and give back - accelerating positive change in the world. We lead with the heart to bring out the best in you - which brings out the best in us. We do well so we can do good.

Serve Others, Enrich Lives, Rise Together and Give Back

Job Overview

Reporting to the Material Planning Supervisor, the Launch Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of new program material and part readiness in support of successful production launches. This includes staging, inventory accuracy, and real-time communication to cross-functional teams. The Launch Coordinator ensures that all launch materials are properly managed, tracked, and moved through the plant efficiently and in accordance with DMS procedures.

Primary Accountabilities And Responsibilities

• Conduct daily walk-throughs of launch areas to confirm all items are staged and labeled accurately.
• Perform daily market walks to ensure no launch materials are incorrectly staged in the production market.
• Count and verify launch parts to ensure SAP records are current and accurate.
• Support launch and production planners with material or process needs as necessary.
• Run shortage reports and escalate critical issues as needed.
• Manage incoming launch materials and relocate them to designated areas.
• Maintain an organized and clearly labeled launch shelf with appropriate identification tags.
• Communicate potential part shortages promptly to the launch planner.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies by reviewing the launch area, build area, and SAP BOM (C512/C515).
• Report unrecorded scrap findings to the Supply Chain team.
• Track launch part quantities and locations using Microsoft Excel and save reports to SharePoint.
• Communicate any launch layout issues to layout management for resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Education/Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and/or qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing, logistics, or material handling (automotive preferred)
• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint for tracking and reporting
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated and proactive problem solver
  
  

Traits/Values:

• Integrity - adhering to high ethical principles and professional standards.
• Trustworthiness - Being honest, dependable, and earning the confidence of others.
• Excellence - consistently being the best you can be.
• Responsible - being reliable and trustworthy.
• Accountability - being obligated and willing to accept responsibility for one's actions.
• Dignity - behaving in accord with DMS basic principles.
• Respect - treating others as you would have them treat you.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in a cross-functional team.
  
  

Our Values

Gratitude * Integrity * Fun * Teamwork * Excellence * Diversity &

Respect * Innovation * Commitment * Humility

"GIFTED people & RICH culture"

Traits/Values:

• Integrity - adhering to high ethical principles and professional standards.
• Trustworthiness - Being honest, dependable, and earning the confidence of others.
• Excellence - consistently being the best you can be.
• Responsible - being reliable and trustworthy.
• Accountability - being obligated and willing to accept responsibility for one's actions.
• Dignity - behaving in accord with DMS basic principles.
• Respect - treating others as you would have them treat you.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in a cross-functional team.
  
  

Our Values

Gratitude * Integrity * Fun * Teamwork * Excellence * Diversity &

Respect * Innovation * Commitment * Humility

"GIFTED people & RICH culture"