Supply Chain Resilience Program Manager

Aptiv PLC; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv PLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager to strengthen its Global Supply Chain Resiliency capabilities and drive solutions that reduce disruptions across the enterprise. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, model end-to-end risk, and implement mitigations to preserve production flow.

The role requires strong data management, structured problem solving, and the ability to operate in a matrix, multi-country organization with urgency and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or other relevant field.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, engineering, IT or finance.
• Experience leading supply chain projects in large, complex businesses.
• Able to lead and influence others in a matrix-aligned, remotely-led, multi-country organisation.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload, multiple and changing priorities and constant deadline demands.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong desire to challenge status quo and bring improvements to existing processes.
• Lean/Six Sigma/Value Stream Mapping or Problem Solving experience a plus, with a passion for process development & continuous improvement.
• Good stakeholder management/relationship skills

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive risk analysis of the supply chain, using digital tools to identify high risk suppliers, commodities, PN or nodes within the supply network.
• Work with IT to develop digital models of the end-to-end supply chain to proactively identify vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate product flow paths and revenue impact of disruptions and products that are single-sourced or have high concentration.
• Lead cross-functional workshops and drive execution of actions to address supply chain risk.
• Implement and lead a program that drives supply chain risk assessment and resiliency into new program launches.
• Develop proactive mitigation plans, including actions to be taken before during and after supply chain disruptions.
• Provide management reporting on supply chain resiliency.
• Work closely with supply chain leaders across the business to ensure resiliency is embedded into category strategies.

Skills

Excellent English

Lean/Six Sigma/Value Stream Mapping

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or other relevant field

Job description

This position is part of the Global Supply Chain Resiliency Team at Aptiv, tasked with building industry leading Supply Chain Resiliency capabilities to reduce the likelihood of supply disruptions and secure our global supply chain. The role of a Program Manager oversees the build out of new capabilities and programs across all of Aptiv’s businesses and ensures completeness of our Supply Chain Risk and Resiliency capabilities – supporting the global Supply Chain and Customer.

Lead proactive risk analysis of the supply chain, using digital tools to identify high risk suppliers, commodities, PN or nodes within the supply networkWorking closely with other functional areas including IT, develop digital models of the end-to-end supply chain to proactively identify vulnerabilitiesEvaluate product flow paths and revenue impact of disruptions and products that are single-sourced or have a high concentration or reliance single nodes or limited partners.Work with multiple functions and areas of the business to implement mitigation plans that address identified risk and optimize the ability to maintain production and supply when unplanned events occur.Lead cross functional workshops and drive execution of actions to address supply chain riskImplement and lead a program that drives supply chain risk assessment and resiliency into new program launches so that changes can be implement early in the development cycleDevelop proactive mitigation plans, including actions to be taken before during and after supply chain disruptionsProvide management reporting on supply chain resiliencyWork closely with supply chain leaders across the business to ensure supply chain resiliency is embedded into category strategies.

The successful candidate will be a broad-based proactive front-runner who possesses a strong combination of technical, commercial and process-focused skills. S/he will demonstrate key functional competencies: strong data management skillset, methodical & structure orientated approach to problem solving and task resolution, ability to operate in cross-functional matrix supply chain org, with fast execution and planning. Strong motivation, sense of urgency/proactivity, high-level of energy and problem-solving skills as well as ability to focus on external and internal customer satisfaction are unwavering requirements for this role.

Overall, you will be responsible for strengthening Aptiv’s Supply Chain Resiliency program capabilities and driving impact across the business. You will be responsible for expanding the footprint of internal Resiliency capabilities, continuous improvement of existing tools and processes, and ensuring the flawless delivery of the functional objectives within Supply Chain Visibility and Disruption mitigation.

You need to have an ability to cooperate and be able to mediate and align with different stakeholders, cultures and attitudes. Strong motivation, sense of urgency/proactivity, high-level of energy and problem-solving skills as well as ability to execute congruently across multiple workstream and balance competing priorities.

Your Background

The successful candidate will be a broad-based proactive front-runner who possesses a strong combination of technical, commercial and process-focused skills. S/he will demonstrate key functional competencies: strong data management skillset, methodical & structure orientated approach to problem solving and task resolution, ability to operate in cross-functional matrix supply chain org, with fast execution and planning. Strong motivation, sense of urgency/proactivity, high-level of energy and problem-solving skills as well as ability to focus on external and internal customer satisfaction are unwavering requirements for this role.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or other relevant field
• Minimum 8 to 10 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, engineering, IT or finance
• Experience leading supply chain projects in large, complex businesses
• Able to successfully lead and influence others in a matrix-aligned, remotely-led, multi-country organisation
• Ability to manage a demanding workload, multiple and changing priorities and constant deadline demands
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong desire to challenge status quo and bring improvements to existing processes
• Excellent English
• Lean/Six Sigma/Value Stream Mapping or Problem Solving experience a plus, with a passion for process development & continuous improvement
• Good stakeholder management/relationship skills

Why Join Aptiv

You grow at Aptiv.

Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv.

One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on—advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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