Onsite Supplier Operations Lead – Inventory & Improvement

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Company is seeking a role to drive operational performance across assigned consignment supplier locations. You will serve as the GM contact for suppliers, overseeing performance, inventory accuracy, and compliance while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

The position requires an onsite presence at supplier locations a minimum of three days per week, with broad exposure to safety, quality, and cost metrics. Travel to supplier sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of supply chain experience, with warehouse experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with warehouse and inventory management systems; GM IMS or WMS experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to independently manage supplier performance and drive results across organizational boundaries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functionally.
• Strong business acumen and ability to coordinate multiple operational priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite at assigned supplier/consignment locations a minimum of three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day performance management of assigned consignment supplier locations, with focus on safety, people, quality, responsiveness, and cost.
• Maintain an onsite presence at assigned suppliers at least three days per week to assess operations, identify gaps, and drive accountability and corrective actions.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned consignment suppliers, providing operational support and problem resolution.
• Drive inventory accuracy through system reviews, manual audits, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Lead Operational Risk Management (ORM) activities for assigned locations, including site audits, documentation, miscellaneous adjustments, and receiving slip corrections.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive countermeasures when performance is outside established expectations.
• Conduct operational and layered audits to identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and waste elimination.
• Support PPOM audit requirements and BPD performance reporting, including quality data and supplier countermeasures.
• Build strong working relationships with supplier leadership, GM stakeholders, employees, union representatives, and cross‑functional partners.
• Communicate expectations, coach business partners, and ensure standardized processes are consistently executed.
• Escalate operational risks and performance gaps while coordinating actions through closure.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Warehouse experience

GM IMS/WMS experience

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

General Motors Company is seeking a role to drive operational performance across assigned consignment supplier locations. You will serve as the GM contact for suppliers, overseeing performance, inventory accuracy, and compliance while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

The position requires an onsite presence at supplier locations a minimum of three days per week, with broad exposure to safety, quality, and cost metrics. Travel to supplier sites is expected as needed.