Supplier Warranty Lead

Troy, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate because people should have control over how their trucks look feel and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Slate is looking for a Supplier Warranty Lead to manage and optimize Slates supplier warranty recovery processes. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills supplier management experience and a passion for improving product reliability and operational efficiency. If youre experienced in negotiating agreements resolving disputes and driving cross-functional collaboration we want you on Team Slate.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of suppliers regarding warranty recovery and defect resolution.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with supplier representatives to facilitate timely and effective communication.
Lead the end-to-end process of supplier warranty recovery including claim validation documentation and financial reimbursement.
Monitor and track warranty claims to ensure timely resolution and accurate financial recovery.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper diagnosis and documentation of failures attributed to supplier defects.
Oversee the chargeback and appeal process ensuring accurate and fair resolution of disputed claims.
Work closely with Engineering Reliability and Service teams to analyze failure data and identify trends or recurring issues.
Partner with Procurement and the Product Review Center to escalate unresolved claims and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
Negotiate and maintain supplier warranty agreements recall/campaign settlements and other contractual obligations.
Ensure all agreements are compliant with Slates policies and provide adequate coverage for potential warranty liabilities.
Develop and implement process improvements to streamline warranty recovery and reduce claim cycle time.
Provide regular reporting and analytics on supplier performance recovery rates and claim status to leadership.
Support root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to improve product quality and reduce future warranty exposure.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering or a related field.
5 years of experience in supplier warranty claims management or supplier quality with at least 2 years in a leadership or negotiation-focused role.
Proven experience in contract negotiation and supplier management in a manufacturing environment preferably in Automotive Heavy Duty Trucking Powersports or relevant Tier I supplier industries.
Hands-on experience leveraging enterprise systems such as SAP Oracle Syncron Pega and similar platforms to manage supplier warranty claims track recoveries analyze failure trends and ensure accurate financial reconciliation.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail in data validation and reporting.
Effective conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook Teams Word Excel PowerPoint).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the ability to travel (up to 25%).
Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Must have the ability to stand walk and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE

At Slate were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence innovation and mutual respect and is motivated by shared principles.

Safety First
Delight Customers
One Team
Relentless Improvement
Fast Frugal and Scrappy
Respectful Collaboration
Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

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ABOUT SLATEAt Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate because people should have control over how ...