Global Demand & Supply Planning Manager

VetJobs; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, Michigan, is seeking a Demand & Supply Planning Manager to lead cross-functional forecasting, align supply plans, and resolve capacity constraints within the Global Vehicle/Propulsion Development cycle. You will drive improvements to planning tools, processes, and capabilities.

You will collaborate with Purchasing, Scheduling, Program Execution, Program Purchasing, Operations, and suppliers to develop constraint-resolution plans and support flawless launches across new

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, manufacturing, logistics, manufacturing or product development.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal & written.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in simple, visual terms suitable to a wide cross-section of audiences (data storytelling).
• Working knowledge of basic statistical and mathematical tools for problem solving and data analysis.
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work in sometimes ambiguous situations.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple organizations.
• Project Management skills.
• Strong problem-solving capability; strong analytical skills.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Managerial courage; ability to stand along.

Responsibilities

• Manage project status, sufficiency plans, issue closure, and performance metrics.
• Develop, review, approve, and maintain Global Tooling Letters and vehicle/part Lean Capacity Rates.
• Conduct capacity simulations and studies for future content, program milestones, and production changes.
• Identify and resolve demand‑supply disconnects, capacity constraints, and future supply gaps.
• Partner with Purchasing, Scheduling, Program Execution, Program Purchasing, Operations, and suppliers on constraint‑resolution plans.
• Represent Supply Planning and Supply organizations in cross‑functional forums, including PET, ECE, Launch/Vertical Order Fulfillment, and Operations Planning.
• Support flawless launches by proactively identifying, escalating, and resolving capacity risks across new vehicle programs.
• Drive transparency of capacity issues and track mitigation plans through implementation and closure.
• Improve capacity‑analysis processes and use available data and tools to identify constraints at least one year in advance.
• Perform on‑site analysis, develop corrective actions, and support strategic crisis management as needed.
• Provide root‑cause feedback to advance Global Capacity Management processes.
• Support B1 sourcing generation, distribution, and ecosystem maintenance, along with strategic company initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Data storytelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance

Tools

Power BI

Job description

General Motors in Warren, Michigan, is seeking a Demand & Supply Planning Manager to lead cross-functional forecasting, align supply plans, and resolve capacity constraints within the Global Vehicle/Propulsion Development cycle. You will drive improvements to planning tools, processes, and capabilities.

You will collaborate with Purchasing, Scheduling, Program Execution, Program Purchasing, Operations, and suppliers to develop constraint-resolution plans and support flawless launches across new