Strategic Capacity & Demand Planning Lead

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI is seeking a Supply Planning professional to manage demand-supply alignment and capacity planning across global vehicle programs. You will drive capacity analyses, partner with multiple functions, and help resolve constraints to ensure on-time launches.

The role requires collaboration across teams, strong data storytelling, and a proactive approach to risk management, with hybrid work expectations and emphasis on strategic optimization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, manufacturing, logistics, manufacturing or product development.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal & written.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in simple, visual terms (data storytelling).
• Working knowledge of basic statistical and mathematical tools for problem solving and data analysis.
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple organizations.
• Project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong collaboration skills and teamwork.
• Managerial courage and ability to stand alone.

Responsibilities

• Manage project status, sufficiency plans, issue closure, and performance metrics.
• Develop, review, approve, and maintain Global Tooling Letters and vehicle/part Lean Capacity Rates.
• Conduct capacity simulations and studies for future content, program milestones, and production changes.
• Identify and resolve demand-supply disconnects, capacity constraints, and future supply gaps.
• Partner with Purchasing, Scheduling, Program Execution, Program Purchasing, Operations, and suppliers on constraint-resolution plans.
• Represent Supply Planning and Supply organizations in cross-functional forums and launches.
• Support flawless launches by identifying, escalating, and resolving capacity risks.
• Drive transparency of capacity issues and track mitigation plans through implementation and closure.
• Improve capacity-analysis processes and use data/tools to identify constraints at least one year in advance.
• Perform on-site analysis, develop corrective actions, and support strategic crisis management as needed.
• Provide root-cause feedback to advance Global Capacity Management processes.
• Support B1 sourcing generation, distribution, and ecosystem maintenance.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply chain

Program management

Manufacturing

Logistics

Data storytelling

Statistics

Problem solving

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance

Tools

Power BI

Job description

General Motors in Warren, MI is seeking a Supply Planning professional to manage demand-supply alignment and capacity planning across global vehicle programs. You will drive capacity analyses, partner with multiple functions, and help resolve constraints to ensure on-time launches.

The role requires collaboration across teams, strong data storytelling, and a proactive approach to risk management, with hybrid work expectations and emphasis on strategic optimization.