Hybrid : This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren – GM Global Technical Center three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Logistics Planner monitors the performance of the transportation plans to ensure accuracy.
This person manages inbound freight from a group of plants, or suppliers to maintain base data accuracy within defined transportation System (TBD).
The Logistics Planner also configures and optimizes transportation planning exceptions in the system as well as exceptions identified at the plant and suppliers.
Candidate will work closely with LLP, Logistics Opps, and Supply Chain to ensure that consistent and reliable plant delivery schedules are maintained
Responsibilities:
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Routes inbound freight for his / her suppliers within an assigned geographic region.
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Monitors plan accuracy in an effort to identify configuration issues.
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Enhances planning workflow by analyzing & developing effective routing procedures.
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Monitors supplier compliance to system expectations and coordinates corrective actions as required.
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Establishes and maintains a strong working relationship with the supplier base in effort to maintain supplier base data accuracy.
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Leads process improvement activities.
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Identify and implement network wide solutions to improve inbound logistics network targeting people, processes, and systems
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Develop, track, and share KPIs related to areas of support and create & drive strategy in focus areas
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Involves various levels of management to strengthen supplier compliance through effective communication and follow-through.
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Establishes and maintains a strong collaborative working relationship with Plant and Material personnel in order to provide accurate transportation plans.
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Serves as a plant initial point of contact for transportation plan updates and exception management
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Identifies cost saving opportunities within the supply chain network and contributes to overall
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Support regional network capabilities in cooperating GMNA best practices
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Support Finance providing data for Forecast/Budget reports
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Work with Logistics Service providers to strategically analyze Network & Process Improvements
T his job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Required Qualifications:
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2+ years of relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, manufacturing, logistics, or product development
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Must be willing to travel 10% of the time
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Ability to lead a project from start to finish
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Detail oriented and Data Driven
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High process focus
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Cross-functional relationship building
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Energetic and passionate to find solutions to complex supply chain problems
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Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities in a changing environment
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Strong written and oral communication skills
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Superior analytical and problem solving skills
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Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
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Quality and results-driven work ethic
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
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Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills
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Able to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred:
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience
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2+ years of Transportation or Materials experience
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Strong industry knowledge of transportation best practices
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Knowledge of material handling and JIT inventory practices
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Expert in gather and interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data using statistical analysis methods, and able to develop tools for analyses and interpreting supply chain and logistics/containers data.
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Demonstrated ability to identify and deliver cost savings, and improve Logistics Networks
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High Analytic Capability – Excel, Access, SQL – in situations which are ambiguous and complex
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Highly proficient MS Office skills – Power BI, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
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