New Model Launch Manager - Supply Chain

generalmotors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a New Model Launch Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain readiness for new vehicle model launches across the North American network. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure accurate part profiles and lead times, and drive risk mitigation from program development through steady-state operations.

The role requires strong leadership, deep supply chain expertise, and experience with DRP/MRP and enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or new model/product launch
• Experience leading new product, vehicle, or operational launches in a complex supply chain environment
• Experience with inventory planning, demand management, DRP/MRP, replenishment, network design, or related supply chain processes
• Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop talent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and business intelligence tools
• Experience working with enterprise supply chain systems and data-driven operating processes

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional launch teams through planning, readiness, execution, and post-launch stabilization.
• Develop and maintain integrated launch plans, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and escalation paths.
• Coordinate launch requirements across Engineering, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Operations, Logistics, Aftersales, and external partners.
• Ensure accurate part profiles, engineering chains, sourcing information, demand assumptions, lead times, and network requirements are established and maintained throughout the launch lifecycle.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate launch risks related to supply availability, part supersessions, excess and obsolete inventory, capacity, transportation, systems, and operating readiness.
• Lead structured problem-solving for complex supply chain issues, including root-cause analysis, containment, corrective action, and escalation to leadership when appropriate.
• Provide day-to-day support, coaching, and problem-solving guidance to direct reports and launch team members.
• Establish launch inventory strategies and support the development of demand, replenishment, DRP/MRP, system-fill, and lead-time plans.
• Monitor, analyze, and manage key performance indicators for launch readiness and the North America network.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of launch tools, processes, standards, documentation, and governance routines.
• Manage third-party partners and ensure compliance with established launch processes, performance expectations, and control requirements.
• Develop transition plans that move new model programs from launch execution into sustainable, steady-state operations.
• Recommend future strategies related to organizational structure, roles and responsibilities, processes, systems, and enabling technology.
• Manage HRM activities for direct reports, including performance management, development planning, talent reviews, and succession planning.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, suppliers, and leadership.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

New model launches

Inventory planning

DRP/MRP

Excel/Access/BI

Enterprise SCM systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Job Description

The New Model Launch Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end supply chain readiness and execution for new vehicle model launches across the CCA network. This role coordinates cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure parts, systems, processes, capacity, and operating plans are prepared to support a successful launch from program development through steady-state operations.

Working closely with GM Supplier Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Operations, Logistics, Aftersales, and other key stakeholders, the New Model Launch Manager establishes launch plans, identifies and mitigates supply chain risks, and drives timely resolution of issues that could affect launch timing, service levels, cost, or customer experience. The role supports launch activity across approximately 25 locations and ensures the network is positioned to transition effectively from launch execution into stable operations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead cross-functional launch teams through planning, readiness, execution, and post-launch stabilization.
• Develop and maintain integrated launch plans, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and escalation paths.
• Coordinate launch requirements across Engineering, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Operations, Logistics, Aftersales, and external partners.
• Ensure accurate part profiles, engineering chains, sourcing information, demand assumptions, lead times, and network requirements are established and maintained throughout the launch lifecycle.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate launch risks related to supply availability, part supersessions, excess and obsolete inventory, capacity, transportation, systems, and operating readiness.
• Lead structured problem-solving for complex supply chain issues, including root-cause analysis, containment, corrective action, and escalation to leadership when appropriate.
• Provide day-to-day support, coaching, and problem-solving guidance to direct reports and launch team members.
• Establish launch inventory strategies and support the development of demand, replenishment, DRP/MRP, system-fill, and lead-time plans.
• Monitor, analyze, and manage key performance indicators for launch readiness and the North America network.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of launch tools, processes, standards, documentation, and governance routines.
• Manage third-party partners and ensure compliance with established launch processes, performance expectations, and control requirements.
• Develop transition plans that move new model programs from launch execution into sustainable, steady-state operations.
• Recommend future strategies related to organizational structure, roles and responsibilities, processes, systems, and enabling technology.
• Manage HRM activities for direct reports, including performance management, development planning, talent reviews, and succession planning.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, suppliers, and leadership.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or new model/product launch
• Experience leading new product, vehicle, or operational launches in a complex supply chain environment
• Experience with inventory planning, demand management, DRP/MRP, replenishment, network design, or related supply chain processes
• Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop talent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and business intelligence tools
• Experience working with enterprise supply chain systems and data-driven operating processes

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Mainframe experience highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, dependencies, and deadlines
• Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• Ability to make sound decisions, navigate ambiguity, and operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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