Supply Demand Planning Manager

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

Overview:

Cradle to grave responsibility of new and existing vehicle programs comprising of various tasks across the Global Vehicle/Propulsion Development cycle focused on the Demand Supply organization including support for Accessories and Customer Care & Aftersales.

What You'll Do:

• 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, including PET, ECE, Launch/Vertical Order Fulfillment, and Operations Planning.
• Support flawless launches by proactively identifying, escalating, and resolving capacity risks across new vehicle programs.
• Drive transparency of capacity issues and track mitigation plans through implementation and closure.
• Improve capacity-analysis processes and use available data and 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, along with strategic company initiatives.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) :

• 2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, manufacturing, logistics, manufacturing or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
• Excellent communication skills both verbal & written
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in simple, visual terms suitable to a wide cross-section of audiences (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 sometimes ambiguous situations
• Ability to work in an ever-changing/evolving program environment
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple organizations
• Project Management skills
• Strong problem-solving capability; strong analytical skills
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills
• Managerial courage; ability to stand along

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) :

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, related field
• Experience building reports in Power BI

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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