General Motors

Command Center Manager

General Motors • $80K — $95K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years post-graduate experience in purchasing, supply chain, program management, or logistics
  • Strong analytical skills for complex problem solving
  • High level of oral and written communication proficiency
  • Effective interpersonal skills for collaboration
  • Capacity to handle multiple tasks concurrently
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Responsibilities

  • Lead recovery processes for Command Center cases in collaboration with GM functional teams
  • Coordinate with peers on critical supply issues in the NASO Command Center
  • Manage flexible working hours including off shifts and extended hours
  • Summarize critical supply issues and resolutions for leadership communication
  • Develop flow plans for supplier performance tracking and critical parts allocation
  • Utilize MGO and other tools to analyze supply chain status and form countermeasures
  • Undertake ad-hoc projects including holiday supplier work plans and premium reduction initiatives

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with at least three days in the office per week
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact supply chain issues
  • Exposure to cross-functional teams and senior leadership
  • Chance to develop a diverse skill set in supply chain management
  • Engagement with both internal and external stakeholders for collaborative problem-solving
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

What is the Command Center?
  • The Command Center serves as the highest level of escalation when a supplier is at risk of impacting GM production
  • The Command Center works with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate conference calls where coordination of critical parts shipments and allocation between multiple plants/programs occurs, among other things.


What You'll Do
  • Lead recovery process for assigned Command Center cases with appropriate GM functional staff and Assembly/Metal Centers.
  • Work with other coordinators managing critical supply issues that come into the NASO Command Center
  • Must have some flexibility and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution. Flexibility to include rotation of short-term working off shift hours from home
  • Ability to summarize critical issues with resolutions and communicate with leadership.
  • Develop and lead complex flow plans for supplier performance tracking and plant allocation of critical parts.
  • Will be using MGO, Web-focus and various other tools to analyze supply chain status and develop countermeasures when necessary.
  • Complete ad-hoc projects as the need arise including Holiday supplier work plans, premium reduction initiatives and late/increased production changes
  • Must be able to manage very complex & stressful supply issues to resolution with goal to eliminate/minimize plant disruptions and reduce premium transportation


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • 2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program management, manufacturing or logistics
  • High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex.
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
  • Ability to balance multiple assignments.
  • Computer skills and knowledge with understanding of (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.)


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, related field.
  • Master's degree in supply chain management, Business, or related advanced degree a plus
  • Production Control & Logistics Experience
  • Proficient in MGO
  • Material system knowledge
  • Purchasing system knowledge
  • Skilled in managing projects.
  • Planning and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work independently and self-directed.
  • Plant Experience


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}.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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