Logistics Optimization Analyst at GM

Job DescriptionThe Role:The expectation from this role is to master the communication process between Purchasing and Logistics and other impacted cross functional areas to keep a good balance of total enterprise cost at a vehicle level. The position will be responsible for the Logistics Program Management activities related to Future Vehicle Programs in US Canada and Mexico.The Logistics Optimization Analyst is the front face of Logistics organization in three main aspects:The Logistics Optimization Analyst is the front face of Logistics organization in three main aspects:Cost per unit Management Collecting trackingand optimizing costs from Inbound Logistics (including Propulsion and LOC costs) Customs and Duties and Finished Vehicle Distribution.Pipeline planning based on GVDP Expectation is to lead logistics project management activities: Map out deliverables timing based on program team due datesCollect cost estimations to align with each gate or milestone based on GVDPBuild a comprehensive plan to reduce logistics cost - Gap to Target with Inbound and Outbound teamsLogistics Liaison Single point of ownership for all logistics assumptionsParticipate supportand influence the decision-making process of part sourcing at early gates with direct purchasing engineering and program teams.What Youll Do (Responsibilities):Host kickoff meeting to align several functions on program deliverable timing and assign tasks to support deadlines (PPM VSSM Vehicle Architecture and others)Support capital spend studies (i.e.) container in-transit studies and ad-hoc analysisCommunication and pro-active management of logistics cost reduction opportunities with the Program Team and Logistics StakeholdersHand-Off coordination to the Logistics Stakeholders to execute logistics planExecution of logistics cost estimation and approval process requirements within GVDPDefend the Program/ Logistics Medium-Term Plan Budget for each program at every gateBuild sounded Business Cases where an end to end approach is evaluated - Optimal Logistic Cost VS Other trade offsYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Finance related field or equivalent work experience5 years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing supply chain program/product management finance manufacturing logistics or product developmentStrong experience in data analyticsOrganized individual that can manage multiple information flows at the same timeProblem solving and critical thinking focusedAbility to deal in ambiguous environmentsGood communication skills (verbal and written) to ensure stakeholder understanding.Strong technical skills that help streamline internal processes in cost estimationSelf-driven and motivated individual high energy to proactively communicate What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):Experience in supply chain projects considering EBIT and ROIExperience in Logistics and Supply Chains methods and knowledge of various logistics modesRobust experience in complex program management and logistics strategy / planningFinance/Engineering/Logistics CertificationsMasters degree in Supply Chain Management Business or related advanced degree a plus

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