General Motors

Sr. Group Supply Chain Manager

United States · Hybrid · Full time

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  • EmployerGeneral Motors
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleHybrid
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Job Description

The Role

Lead operational supply chain execution from supplier to manufacturing site while building the next‑generation capabilities required for a more resilient, data‑driven, and agile supply chain. This role ensures uninterrupted material flow, vehicle and service parts availability, and disciplined response to daily disruptions—while simultaneously elevating team capability through innovation, digital adoption, and continuous upskilling.

You will manage and develop a high‑performing team responsible for translating demand into executable supply plans, stabilizing operations, and modernizing supply chain execution across suppliers, plants, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders. There will be strong emphasis on Change Management, transforming supply planning to synchronize planning systems where suppliers align demand, production and capacity.

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Role may include:

Operational Leadership & Execution

Own day‑to‑day operational supply chain execution to ensure material availability for automotive manufacturing and service parts fulfillment

Lead rapid issue identification, containment, and resolution for supply, capacity, logistics, and supplier disruptions

Lead Engineering change management; future material availability related to launch excellence

Partner cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to drive timely decisions and trade‑offs

Manage and escalate operational risks with clear visibility to impact, recovery plans, and customer exposure

Monitor and improve core operational KPIs (material availability, supplier performance, inventory health, premium freight, schedule adherence)

Assess supplier ship plans, capacity constraints, and recovery actions to protect production and customer commitments

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

Lead the reimagination of operational supply chain processes, leveraging data, automation, and digital tools to improve speed, visibility, and execution discipline

Within Global Supply Chain’s Demand and Supply Planning team, you will help drive innovation in the space between supply planning and supply operations to help GSC become more predictive and less reactive

Identify and deploy innovative solutions that reduce manual work, improve decision quality, and strengthen operational resilience

Translate emerging technologies and analytics into practical, scalable operational use cases

Drive standardization and simplification through improved tools, workflows, and operational playbooks

Champion a culture of continuous improvement and problem‑solving rigor, grounded in real‑world execution

Talent Development & Upskilling:

Build a future‑ready supply chain organization by actively developing team capability in analytics, digital tools, systems thinking, and operational decision‑making

Establish clear expectations for skill progression, learning, and capability building across the team

Coach leaders and individual contributors to operate effectively in high‑ambiguity, fast‑paced environments

Foster a learning culture that encourages curiosity, experimentation, and adoption of new ways of working

Lead performance management, succession planning, and talent development to ensure bench strength and long‑term organizational health

Leadership & Communication:

Provide clear, concise communication to leadership during both crisis situations and routine operating reviews

Influence without authority across global, cross‑functional stakeholders

Operate with urgency, accountability, and decisiveness while balancing short‑term execution with long‑term capability building

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years of experience across automotive supply chain, manufacturing operations, launch excellence, or service parts

Proven experience leading teams (minimum 4–5 direct reports) in complex, high‑pressure operational environments

Deep understanding of material flow, production scheduling, supplier management, and logistics operations

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and capability transformation within an operational organization

Strong operational judgment with the ability to make timely decisions with incomplete information

Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint; experience translating data into action

Executive‑level communicator able to summarize issues, actions, and risks succinctly

Must be willing to travel 10- 40% domestic + international

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Master’s degree

Experience supporting automotive plants, service parts operations, or global supply networks

Experience in Google suite

Demonstrated results delivering operational stability, cost reduction, and capability transformation

Proven track record of connecting business needs with innovative, execution‑focused solutions



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}.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.



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

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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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  • Work styleHybrid
  • Employment typeFull time
  • SenioritySenior
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