Senior Director - SCM Future Programs & Aftermarket

Socket.dev; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Leader to drive procurement and material flow across the organization. The role emphasizes establishing metrics, managing inventories, and aligning with production needs to ensure cost-effective operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FAR/DFARS, extensive leadership experience, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Supply Chain or technical field.
• Masters preferred.
• 10+ years processing procurements subject to FAR/DFARS.
• 10+ years creating functional supply chain strategies and budgets/policies.
• 10+ years in people leadership including team management and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
• Develops and maintains inventories of materials and supplies at sites and in the factory.
• Maintains required quantity of supplies to optimize production.
• Analyzes inventories and procedures; suggests efficiency improvements.
• Develops policies to increase efficiency while ensuring quality and safety; implements changes.
• Coordinates with suppliers and internal teams to optimize procurement and material flow.
• Monitors supplier performance and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
• Supports product development with availability and cost information.

Skills

Procurement

Strategy development

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's in Business / Supply Chain

Master's preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!
We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain
• Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory
• Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production
• Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company
• Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes
• Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution
• Assess the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials
• Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies
• Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials
• Acts as part of the team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments
• Coordinates closely with other functional groups to execute Supply Chain activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Supply Chain or Technical field of study is required for this position
• Masters Preferred
• 5+ years processing procurements subject to federal procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS)
• 10+ years of relevant experience creating functional strategies and specific objectives for the Supply Chain including develop budgets/policies/procedures to support the team
• 10+ years in people leadership experience required, including but not limited team management, motivating employees, resolving conflicts, developing talent, and fostering a positive team culture
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proactive and self-empowered approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with a focus on efficiency and productivity
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, fostering collaboration
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and achieve meaningful results through creative problem-solving
• Self-motivated and capable of working autonomously while supporting team success
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities, with a focus on inspiring and empowering others
• Practical experience with SAP systems and a commitment to continuous learning

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates in an office environment
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 25% travel may be required