Supplier Manager

General Motors•Warren, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supplier Manager works collaboratively with internal and external suppliers and cross-functional team members to improve on-time shipping performance and ensure established ship plans are met, maintaining service part availability for aftersales customers. The role proactively removes roadblocks and helps suppliers develop corrective actions to improve part availability in Allied Sheet Metal, Propulsion, and/or Battery commodities. It handles part changes within supply chain management systems and aligns supplier schedules with Engineering’s intent and supplier capabilities. The position also develops buildout execution plans, including forecasts for short-run bridges or lifetime demand. The Supplier Manager supports supply chain business objectives, leads a key area within Global Supply Chain, and collaborates across internal functions and external organizations to resolve issues. The role monitors supplier performance and part issues, supports buildout projects and part-change management, and works with suppliers and logistics service providers to protect vehicle production and reduce premium transportation. The role is hybrid, with the selected candidate expected to report to a specific location at least three times a week or at a frequency set by their manager. It is not eligible for relocation benefits. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or a related field; internship and co-op experience do not count toward this requirement.
Ability to work independently and interact cross-functionally.
Ability to resolve complex problems.
Ability to coordinate work and deliver results.
High level of oral and written communication skills.
High level of analytical ability to address unusual and difficult problems.
Ability to communicate with people at various levels within and outside GM.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Knowledge of the Global Vehicle Development Process and a basic understanding of Global Manufacturing Systems Principles.
Knowledge of aftersales warehousing and distribution.
Capability-constrained investigations experience.
5-why root cause investigation experience.
Knowledge of value stream manufacturing process flow to improve aftersales availability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Meet established metrics and support all ‘We Are General Motors’ initiatives.
Execute deliverables in support of supply chain organization business objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally to develop solutions and resolve internal and external issues.
Guide a key Global Supply Chain area to meet or exceed customer, quality, service, responsiveness, people, product, and financial objectives.
Provide weekly updates to supply chain leadership on assigned supplier performance and individual part issues.
Work with supplier performance deck owners and support their daily tasks.
Manage part changes within SCM and analyze, resolve, and process complex conditions.
Support assigned Allied Buildout Projects, including developing PFEPs (plan for every part), Bridge Execution, and New Supplier Resourcing.
Maintain on-time shipping targets and monthly Allied Scorecards.
Act as a liaison among purchasing, engineering, warehousing/manufacturing, logistics, and suppliers to resolve issues and provide support.
Support relationship management with logistics suppliers and service providers.
Assess complex supply chain issues and lead cross-functional teams to resolve them while minimizing impacts to vehicle production.
Assess supplier schedules and their impact on vehicle assembly production.
Resolve complex capacity constraint issues to eliminate potential plant disruptions and reduce premium transportation.
Work flexibly, including extended and non-core hours when needed, to resolve issues.
Develop buildout execution plans, including forecasts for short-run bridges or lifetime demand.
Work proactively with suppliers to remove roadblocks and develop corrective actions to improve aftersales part availability.