Senior Tactical Operations Manager – Supply Chain

General Motors; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in the United States seeks a seasoned supply chain professional to address critical supply issues and manage business transfers across Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and GM plants. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve disruptions and optimize delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing or supply chain, 75% travel, and a valid passport; the position is hybrid with on-site presence several days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, industrial, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Willingness to travel 75% domestically and internationally; passport required.
• Must have a valid passport.
• Hybrid role requiring office presence at least 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support / Lead conference calls with business transfers and critical supply issues
• Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and provide technical support
• Determine the cause of supplier delivery problems and coordinate/implement effective and timely resolutions
• Help assess and assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions for critical issues
• Improve delivery performance of suppliers by identifying process improvements and lead time reduction opportunities
• May participate as member or resource to product development teams
• Regularly exchange information with others inside and outside the work group including GM and supplier facilities
• Work with Supplier Risk Management team with Financially Troubled Suppliers
• Lead and support Proactive and Predictive strategy vision and engage in projects related to developing this strategy
• Understand and implement standardize work practices.
• Keep management updated frequently , consistent with the issues urgency
• Provide Executive Reports as Required

Skills

Travel readiness

Passport required

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field

Job description

General Motors in the United States seeks a seasoned supply chain professional to address critical supply issues and manage business transfers across Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and GM plants. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve disruptions and optimize delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing or supply chain, 75% travel, and a valid passport; the position is hybrid with on-site presence several days a week.