General InformationReq # WD00106369
Career area: Supply Chain
Country/Region: United States of America
State: North Carolina
City: Morrisville
Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Working time: Full-time
Additional Locations:
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
Description and RequirementsPosition Summary:The Senior GSM Manager is responsible for leading a team of Global Supply Management professionals to ensure end-to-end supply continuity, supplier performance, and inventory optimization across global operations. This role partners closely with GCM, OE/CF, Sales, Operations, Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and key suppliers to develop and execute supply strategies that support business growth, customer commitments, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and develop a high-performing Global Supply Management (GSM) team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and performance management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers to ensure sustainable supply, competitive commercial terms, and long-term partnership success.
- Drive global supply planning and execution to meet customer demand while mitigating supply risks and constraints.
- Monitor supplier capacity, allocation, lead times, and material availability to proactively address potential shortages and disruptions.
- Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve supply challenges and develop contingency plans for critical components and materials.
- Manage global inventory strategy, balancing supply assurance, inventory health, working capital, and operational efficiency.
- Establish and monitor inventory targets, excess and obsolete inventory reduction initiatives, and supply-demand alignment processes.
- Analyze supply chain performance metrics, inventory trends, and business forecasts to support data-driven decision making.
- Collaborate with Procurement and Commodity Management teams on supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies, and business continuity plans.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain processes, tools, systems, and supplier management practices.
- Support new product introductions, product transitions, and lifecycle management activities from a supply perspective.
- Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations on supply risks, inventory positions, supplier performance, and mitigation actions.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Operations Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Global Supply Management, Planning, or Operations.
Preferred Qualifications:- 5+ years of people manager experience in semi-conductor industry.
- Proven experience managing global suppliers and complex supply chains in a multinational environment.
- Strong knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and supplier performance management. Master of AI tools preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in shortage management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional leadership.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong proficiency with ERP systems, supply chain planning tools, and advanced data analysis.
Additional Locations:
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
