Global Supply Chain – Launch Lead @ General Motors

Job Information

Job Description:

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

Develop and maintain material DLOC (Delivery Location), footprint and flow for in-plant functional evaluation builds and manufacturing validation, through acceleration.
Responsible for developing Master Dot Plan For Every Part & action item list including completeness of SCPP (Supply Chain Part Planning) database:
Line side presentation and delivery;
Storage location, equipment analysis and manpower;
Banking and service requirements;
CMA, Pre-kitting, Small Lot quantities;
Internal/External Material Flow Plan.
Develop and maintain material launch readiness wall
Conduct Plan for Every Part (PFEP) Validation Checkpoint at the assembly plant at the appropriate timing.

Coordination:

Lead and facilitate the daily launch conference calls to execute quick resolution of all issue involving, supplier quality or capacity issues, container issues, transportation issues, GM schedule to supplier issues.
Present Supply Chain PQRR (Program Quality Readiness Review) Status – present material flow status at PQRRs.
Lead Material Launch Readiness Team (MRLT) with cross-functional members to provide information, direction and establish priorities during each phase of the program cycle.
Coordinate supply chain execution plan for intercontinental suppliers (including, container, logistics, 3rd party storage, and scheduling systems capability).
Responsible for ensuring functional inputs into SCPP are done per master dot timings
Coordinate Supply Chain input into the Supplier Conference
Select, Supervise, and Coordinate the activities of the Plant Material Launch Coordinator’s and any bargaining unit support.
Complete hand-off of operation responsibilities to the Plant Material Organization.
Define Plant indirect material flow process (i.e., General Store’s requirements, SPO, etc.).
Track plant pre-production budget.
Assist in coordinating the no hit/multi hit paper build process at assembly plant.
Provide Material input into Production Launch Team Workshop (B22, E10)

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) 

Bachelor’s degree in Global Supply Chain, Logistics or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in Materials in the materials / logistic area
Demonstrated experience leading a team
Proven desire and ability to lead and coach performance of direct reports
Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others
Demonstrates excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues
Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others
Demonstrated program execution experience
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with highest level of autonomy and accountability for results
High level of problem solving and issue resolution aptitude
Proven team builder and Execution leader

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience with 3rd Party and VAA’s (Value Added Assembler), knowledge of contracts
Experience with Material Global Optimization (MGO), Parts Not On Contract (PNOC), logistics and containerization

Benefits:
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Work From: Onsite