Senior Manager, Supply Chain

May Mobility • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain oversees supply chain operations with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, quality improvement, and operational excellence. The role develops and implements strategies for procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics, and works with internal stakeholders and external partners on sourcing decisions, contracts, and supply chain risk mitigation.

The position leads and develops supply chain professionals and supports continuous improvement and innovation. It also analyzes data and key performance indicators to advance operational performance and organizational goals. The Senior Manager contributes to scalable supply chain systems and processes while supporting cost control, supplier quality, inventory accuracy, and compliance with purchasing authority requirements.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• At least 7 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or a related field.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to undergo a driving record check.
• Experience managing supplier relationships.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite.
• Ability to interpret engineering documents, including CAD drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to interface with employees at multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Strong communication, decision-making, problem-solving, strategic thinking, adaptability, delegation, and team leadership abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with continuous improvement methods such as 8D, CAPA, or Six Sigma.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience with PPAP and APQP activities.
• Experience with autonomous and electric vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Consult on the development of supply chain management best practices and strategies.
• Create purchasing and sourcing strategies for components on bills of materials.
• Develop scalability plans aligned with company goals, including systems implementation, reporting methods, and hiring plans.
• Work with the Head of Programs and Partnerships to maintain effective supplier selection and relationships.
• Negotiate contracts to secure high quality at the lowest possible cost.
• Manage purchase orders and timing for direct materials on bills of materials.
• Lead and manage purchasing and supply chain employees to ensure tasks are completed.
• Continuously reduce bill-of-materials costs.
• Oversee shipping and receiving functions.
• Ensure accurate inventory reporting and transactions in the ERP for inventory stored in the Inventory Cage.
• Support departmental design reviews by providing feedback on manufacturing methods, costs, and lead times.
• Manage indirect purchasing to control indirect costs.
• Engage suppliers on quality issues and initiate corrective actions when applicable.
• Establish and maintain an inventory system and control material availability.
• Work with design engineers on design-for-manufacturability improvements.
• Work with Finance and Accounting to provide accurate information on inventory and assets.
• Maintain compliance with the Company’s Delegation of Authority for Purchases.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of the Indirect Purchasing Department and ensure cost-reduction and compliance best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
• Paid parental leave and a phased return to work.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Paid company holidays.
• Total Wellness Program and wellbeing resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior