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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 Description
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field required
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
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