Senior Group Supply Chain Manager

General Motors

. Lead operational supply chain execution from suppliers to manufacturing sites .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational supply chain management, focusing on material flow, logistics, and supplier performance. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, drive innovation, and implement data-driven solutions for operational excellence.

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Supply Chain ManagementOperational LeadershipData AnalysisTeam DevelopmentCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Material FlowProduction SchedulingSupplier ManagementLogistics OperationsOperational StabilityCost ReductionCapability TransformationExcelPower BIPowerPoint

Soft Skills

Executive-Level CommunicationProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCoachingInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteDigital ToolsAutomation Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Automotive Supply ChainManufacturing OperationsService PartsGlobal Supply NetworksLaunch Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead operational supply chain execution from suppliers to manufacturing sites
Ensure uninterrupted material flow, vehicle and service parts availability, and disciplined response to daily disruptions
Manage and develop a high-performing team translating demand into executable supply plans
Stabilize operations and modernize supply chain execution across suppliers, plants, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders
Lead rapid identification, containment, and resolution of supply, capacity, logistics, and supplier disruptions
Lead engineering change management related to future material availability and launch excellence
Partner with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, and Finance on decisions and trade-offs
Manage and escalate operational risks, including impact, recovery plans, and customer exposure
Monitor and improve KPIs including material availability, supplier performance, inventory health, premium freight, and schedule adherence
Assess supplier ship plans, capacity constraints, and recovery actions
Reimagine operational supply chain processes using data, automation, and digital tools
Drive innovation between supply planning and supply operations to make the global supply chain more predictive and less reactive
Identify and deploy solutions that reduce manual work, improve decision quality, and strengthen operational resilience
Translate emerging technologies and analytics into scalable operational use cases
Drive standardization and simplification through improved tools, workflows, and operational playbooks
Champion continuous improvement and rigorous problem-solving
Develop team capabilities in analytics, digital tools, systems thinking, and operational decision-making
Establish expectations for skill progression, learning, and capability building
Coach leaders and individual contributors in high-ambiguity, fast-paced environments
Foster learning, experimentation, and adoption of new ways of working
Lead performance management, succession planning, and talent development
Communicate clearly with leadership during crises and routine operating reviews
Influence global, cross-functional stakeholders without authority
Balance short-term execution with long-term capability building

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of experience across automotive supply chain, manufacturing operations, launch excellence, or service parts
Proven experience leading teams with a minimum of 4–5 direct reports in complex, high-pressure operational environments
Deep understanding of material flow, production scheduling, supplier management, and logistics operations
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and capability transformation within an operational organization
Strong operational judgment and ability to make timely decisions with incomplete information
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint
Experience translating data into action
Executive-level communication skills
Must be willing to travel 10–40% domestically and internationally
Master’s degree preferred
Experience supporting automotive plants, service parts operations, or global supply networks preferred
Experience in Google suite preferred
Demonstrated results delivering operational stability, cost reduction, and capability transformation preferred
Proven track record of connecting business needs with innovative, execution-focused solutions preferred
Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or similar work authorization support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy
Benefits supporting well-being at work and at home (details provided through GM Total Rewards resources)
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities