Supply Chain Risk Manager

Astemo Indiana•Harrodsburg, KY

About The Position

Position Summary: The Supply Chain Risk Manager supports manufacturing sites across North and South America in managing global supply chain risks. This role is responsible for identifying and mitigating risks that impact global operations, facilitating communication between regional factories and corporate teams, and supporting the regional implementation of a Supply Risk software platform to enhance global supply chain visibility and responsiveness.

Requirements

Experience working with Tier 1 suppliers and supporting multi-country operations.
Familiarity with global supply chain platforms
Strong communication skills in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency is highly desirable.
Willingness to travel within the Americas region as needed.
Willingness to adapt work hours during a crisis to align with Global Team
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
3–5 years of experience in supply chain or risk management, preferably in the automotive industry.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Automotive Expectations
Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, and other quality and launch standards.
Understanding of OEM expectations and escalation protocols.
Experience in supplier development, logistics coordination, or manufacturing support.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Experience with dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), Supply Chain Platforms-(Emphasis on modules like Supplier Collaboration, Risk, Management, etc)
Integration of ERP with Misk Monitoring Tools and supplier portals
Ability to adapt to fast-changing environments and high-pressure situations.
Experience in managing crises or urgent escalations.
Proficiency in excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, macros)

Responsibilities

Monitor and assess global supply chain risks including supplier disruptions, geopolitical instability, logistics bottlenecks, and material shortages.
Support the development and execution of global risk mitigation strategies in coordination with corporate and regional teams.
Maintain and update global risk dashboards and reporting tools.
Serve as the key liaison between global supply chain teams and factories in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil.
Communicate global risk alerts, mitigation plans, and escalation procedures to regional manufacturing sites.
Provide guidance and support to ensure regional alignment with global risk management protocols.
Support the regional launch and adoption of a Supply Risk platform, ensuring integration with global systems and processes.
Coordinate training and onboarding for internal teams and suppliers across the Americas.
Monitor system usage, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data accuracy and compliance.
Prepare and present reports on global supply chain risk trends and mitigation effectiveness, with a focus on regional impact.
Analyze supply chain data to identify vulnerabilities and recommend proactive solutions.
Support global leadership with insights and recommendations based on regional feedback.