Senior Future Material Availability Manager - Global Supply Chain

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks an experienced supply chain professional to manage Assembly Plant material availability and MRD coordination for validation builds. You will lead cross-functional discussions, confirm material requirements, and communicate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

Hybrid role with a focus on proactive issue resolution, data analysis in Excel, and strong collaboration with Purchasing and GSC teams to keep programs on track.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, purchasing or industrial.
• Ability to lead and facilitate workgroups and meetings.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Confidence presenting to program teams and leading cross-functional discussions
• Proactive decision-making with appropriate escalation when needed
• Independent judgment and a self-starter mindset.
• Strong sense of urgency
• Ability to manage pressure tactfully while handling multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft-based software.
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors
• Advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and review program-specific plans covering Assembly Plant activities.
• Confirm supplier orders and material requirements are issued.
• Communicate program requirements to suppliers.
• Notify Purchasing of parts requiring contracts, prioritized by build event.
• Identify suppliers that are not EDI certified, provide details to OpenText, and send supplier communications.
• Create shortage reports to identify material exceptions and follow up with suppliers and program teams.
• Facilitate communication across functional stakeholders.
• Support resolution of Assembly Plant material issues.
• Publish Material Availability Status Reports for Assembly Plants.
• Partner with the Material Launch Manager to track MRD part status for PQRR meetings and communicate updates within Global Supply Chain (GSC).

Skills

Supply chain experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Cross-functional facilitation

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

EDI/supplier communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Googlesheets

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Role:

Work cross-functionally to ensure parts are available by the Material Required Date (MRD) for all Assembly Plant Manufacturing Validation Build events and purchased part requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and review program-specific plans covering Assembly Plant activities.
• Confirm supplier orders and material requirements are issued.
• Communicate program requirements to suppliers.
• Notify Purchasing of parts requiring contracts, prioritized by build event.
• Identify suppliers that are not EDI certified, provide details to OpenText, and send supplier communications.
• Create shortage reports to identify material exceptions and follow up with suppliers and program teams.
• Facilitate communication across functional stakeholders.
• Support resolution of Assembly Plant material issues.
• Publish Material Availability Status Reports for Assembly Plants.
• Partner with the Material Launch Manager to track MRD part status for PQRR meetings and communicate updates within Global Supply Chain (GSC).

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, purchasing or industrial (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
• Ability to lead and facilitate workgroups and meetings.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Confidence presenting to program teams and leading cross-functional discussions
• Proactive decision-making with appropriate escalation when needed
• Independent judgment and a self-starter mindset.
• Strong sense of urgency
• Ability to manage pressure tactfully while handling multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft-based software.
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors
• Advanced Excel skills

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management.
• Manufacturing experience
• Engineering Change Management (ECM)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Googlesheets or related
• Experience with Launch, Plant, or Supplier Recovery is a plus

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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