Supply Demand Planning Manager

General Motors (GM); Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Demand & Supply Planning Manager to lead cross-functional efforts across forecasting demand and aligning supply plans for new and existing vehicle programs. The role involves developing and validating capacity plans, driving improvements in planning tools and processes, and ensuring on-time launches through risk mitigation and data-driven decision making.

You will partner with Purchasing, Scheduling, Program Execution, and Operations, working to resolve capacity

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 terms (data storytelling).

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.
• Support flawless launches by identifying, escalating, and resolving capacity risks across new vehicle programs.
• Provide root-cause feedback to advance Global Capacity Management processes.

Skills

Communication

Data storytelling

Statistics

Problem solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Team player

Managerial courage

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job DescriptionOverview: 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. The Demand & Supply Planning Manager leads cross-functional efforts to forecast demand, align supply plans, and identify and resolve long-term capacity constraints. This role uses data and analytical tools to support strategic decisions across planning horizons, improve collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and provide clear visibility into supply limitations. Leads multiple initiatives and drives the continuous improvement of planning tools, processes, and capabilities. 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 & writtenAbility 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 analysisHighly motivated self-starter with ability to work in sometimes ambiguous situationsAbility to work in an ever-changing/evolving program environmentAbility to coordinate activities across multiple organizationsProject Management skillsStrong problem-solving capability; strong analytical skillsStrong team player with excellent collaboration skillsManagerial courage; ability to stand along What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) :Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, related fieldExperience building reports in Power BIGM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. 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