Supply Chain Propulsion Launch Lead

Job Description

The Role

This is a key role within theGlobal Supply Chain in drivingFlawlessPropulsion Launch role will require substantial time devoted to developing and refininglaunch processes andstrong communicationskills working with across functionalteam to support the plants.

Primary Function to engage with propulsion plants for the purpose of a Flawless Launch Process for Supply Chain focusing on PlantReadiness of Key Risk Areas Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement forLaunchStandardized Work (Master Dot PLOWand PFEP.)

What Youll Do

• Support GPS Supply Chain teams throughout the launch execution process.
• Work with plants to proactively remove and escalate obstacles during launch.
• Interface is required with Engineering Purchasing Plant Supply Chain Logistics Supplier Quality and Supply Ops.
• Coordination of Supply Chain Launch visits and reviews.
• Focus on developing action plans and bringing Issues to closure.
• Communicates to all levels of the organization within the function as well as other functions and suppliers
• Support early identification of supplier risks to include staged capacity part grouping contract errors demand misalignment PPAP and run-at rate issues with focus on developing action plans and bringing issues to closure.

Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Finance related field or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of work experience in propulsion supply chain program/product management logistics (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
• Ability to understand and assess complex supply chain issues and lead teams in a cross functional environment to successfully resolve issues minimizing impacts to production
• Collaborate cross functionally to develop creative solutions.
• Ability to summarize critical issues with resolutions and communicate to leadership
• Handle very complex capacity constraint issues to resolution with goal to eliminate potential plant launch disruptions and reduce premium transportation.
• Ability to travel to plant locations when required for onsite support of launch and build-out.
• Ability to problem tackle complete issues and implement new and innovative strategies.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Supply Chain Experience floor and office (plant experience).
• Deep understanding of Supply Chain functions
• Material Follow-up activities with Supplier
• Purchasing system knowledge (GPS)
• Project Management experience
• Capacity Management experience
• Knowledgeable of the packaging process concepts and type of packaging
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Planning Studies and Demand Change requests.
• Knowledgeable of program timing applications and schedules
• Lean Material Strategies
• Computer skills and GM On-line software (Microsoft Excel Access Word Outlook)
• Mainframe systems: GPDS GPS MGO-C E-track tool ECM SQMS GQTS
• Understanding of GPDP and relationship to GVDP

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