• Job Description

  Req#: JR-202408152

  Job Description

  Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren three times per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, at minimum.

  Role

  The SMT Logistics team supports GPSC sourcing decisions with logistic solutions and cost. The Supply Chain Engineer works closely with GM Global Purchasing to optimize total enterprise cost solutions. The work of a Supply Chain Engineer involves a high level of independent judgment, strategic vision, detailed analysis, and outstanding communication skills.

  Responsibilities

  • Proactively work with Purchasing Creativity Teams to understand and support the development of sourcing strategies to optimize total enterprise cost solutions

  • Responsible to support detailed analysis of various supplier footprints, delivery methods, container assumptions, value chains and business case scenarios to optimize total enterprise cost solutions

  • Single Point of contact between Purchasing and Global Logistics & Containers to support the following types of studies:

    • Advanced Purchasing Sourcing

    • Business Transfer

    • Expendable/Returnable Packaging

    • Tariff/Customs and Duties

    • Supplier Footprint

    • Logistics/Total Enterprise Cost Savings

  • Functional representative for Global Logistics & Containers for an assigned SMT, at all LSAF meetings in person

  • Coordinate risk mitigation action plans with buyers, logistics and containers when applicable

  • Communication of Sourcing decisions to Global Logistics & Containers team

  • Support development and training of processes for new SCE & buyers

  • Support special projects

  • Own system and process improvement initiatives

  • Collaboratively work with inbound logistics functions to increase synergies

  • Develop logistics updates to be shared with direct purchasing counterparts

  This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

  Additional Job Description

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree Required : Preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field

  • Minimum 5+ Work experience in related areas such as Supply Chain/Logistics Operations, Containerization, Direct Material/Logistics Purchasing

  • High level of capability to work independently

  • Highly proficient oral and written communication skills

  • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex

  • Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

  • Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time

  • Knowledge of basic computer software

  Desired skills

  • Knowledge of Supply Chain policies and processes including such areas as global logistics procurement, network design, external service providers, containerization, material management and purchasing systems, tools and process’

  • Master's Degree in Business Administration

  • Knowledge & experience of the GPSC Sourcing & GVDP process

  • Strong data analytics experience

  • Deep knowledge of Excel, macros, VBA

  About GM

  Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

  Why Join Us

  We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

  Benefits Overview

  The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
  • Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
  • Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
  • Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
  • Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
  • Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

  Diversity Information

  General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

  
  We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

  GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an indivi d ual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

• About the company

  804253 General Motors of Canada Company, commonly known as GM Canada, is the Canadian subsidiary of General Motors.

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