The Role
As an Accessory Supply Chain Launch Manager within the CCA Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for support in one of the key areas: manufacturing/warehouse operations, supply chain systems and processes, launch execution and scheduling and material management.
You will act as a liaison between purchasing, engineering, warehousing/manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and to provide support. Work cross functionally with Accessory Marketing and Accessory Program Execution Team (APET) to plan, release and strategize the availability of new Accessory parts at Program Launches.
Serve as the main point of contact for Supply Chain in developing launch plans with Suppliers to ready and release all Accessory parts to a scheduled plan ensuring Initial Order Quantities and future replenishment orders are ready at time of launch.
What You'll Do
- Responsible for managing supply planning aspects of Accessory part launch readiness from contract to launch/release.
- Determine which parts need to be tracked for launch
- Develop a Plan for every Part that supports sales and launch timing
- Work with Marketing to determine appropriate launch quantities and develop launch forecast
- Communicate GM initial order quantities and due dates to suppliers
- Communicate readiness status to cross functional launch teams
- Regularly communicate with supplier to ensure on-time arrival of inventory
- Determine part readiness for LPOs (Limited Production Option) in the Dealer vehicle order guide
- Actively work to develop any needed contingency plans to meet launch timing
- Build collaborative relationships with GM Suppliers, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Engineering that supports successful problem solving
- Effectively communicate CCA Readiness Status and/or Roadblocks and to effectively communicate GM expectations to the Supply base
- Proactively seek areas for opportunity and to suggest improvements
- Effectively work and communicate collaboratively with multiple teams and organizations to achieve a common goal
- Develop and implement continuous improvement processes to support internal and external customers
- Support SCM processes and activities
Your Skills & Abilities (Minimum Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, manufacturing, logistics or product development
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or related advanced degree a plus
- High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex
- High level of oral and written communication skills
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
- Strong data analytics skills to interpret trends, generate insights, and support data‑driven decision-making
- Ability to handle multiple assignments
- Computer skills and knowledge with understanding of GM On-line software (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.)
- Proficient in IMS
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge
- Production Control & Logistics Experience
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver Power BI dashboards that turn complex data into actionable intelligence
- Purchasing system knowledge (GPS)
- Skilled in managing projects
- Planning and organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently and self-directed
- Plant Experience
