Director of Multi-Site Supply Chain & Transformation

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Celaya; On-site; MXN 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Driveline Celaya SA de CV seeks a Director of Supply Chain Management to lead the end-to-end SCM for the Celaya–Villagrán Manufacturing Complex, including four plants and related operations. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on execution to drive transformation and performance.

You will shape the supply chain strategy, optimize inventory, service, and cost, and partner with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to deliver sustainable business results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required for SCM leadership role.
• 10+ years of Supply Chain leadership experience in complex manufacturing environments.
• Proven success leading end-to-end, multi-site Supply Chain organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading large teams and developing high-performing talent.
• Strong expertise in S&OP, planning, materials management, logistics, warehousing, inventory optimization, and customer fulfillment.
• Experience managing budgets, working capital, and logistics costs.
• Proven track record driving business transformation, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated results in improving service, inventory, productivity, and cost performance.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, MMOG/LE, and other relevant industry standards.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (QAD preferred), Microsoft Excel, and customer portals.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Supply Chain strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Drive strategic initiatives focused on optimization, digitalization, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the end-to-end Supply Chain organization across the Celaya–Villagrán Manufacturing Complex including Planning, Materials Management, Warehousing, Logistics, Transportation, Inventory Management, and Customer Fulfillment.
• Ensure material availability, operational continuity, inventory optimization, and service excellence while balancing cost and working capital objectives.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation and business continuity strategies across the supply chain network.
• Establish and drive KPIs related to customer service, inventory, productivity, logistics, and cost performance.
• Lead initiatives that improve operational efficiency, supply chain competitiveness, working capital, and overall business performance.
• Manage the Supply Chain budget and ensure effective allocation of resources to achieve strategic objectives.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high‑performing multi‑site Supply Chain organization.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Business Acumen

Results Orientation

Talent Development & Coaching

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influ

Change Leadership

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Data-Driven Decision Making

Executive Presence

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems (QAD preferred)

Microsoft Excel

Customer portals

Job description

GKN Driveline Celaya SA de CV seeks a Director of Supply Chain Management to lead the end-to-end SCM for the Celaya–Villagrán Manufacturing Complex, including four plants and related operations. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on execution to drive transformation and performance.

You will shape the supply chain strategy, optimize inventory, service, and cost, and partner with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to deliver sustainable business results.