Global Supply Management Specialist
Nexteer Automotive
- Auburn Hills, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Extract and analyze data from various sources such as internal databases, supplier portals, and external systems to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights.
- Analyze purchasing and supplier performance metrics, including but not limited to financial, quality, delivery, supply chain sustainability, for the whole product life cycle management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address data-related opportunities.
- Reporting Requests and Customization:
- Develop, execute, monitor, and improve Nexteer global supply management KPI dashboards and business analytic reports. Create meaningful visualizations and reports using tools such as Power BI.
- Customize and deliver accurate reports to support decision-making.
- Handle common reporting requests from CPO, such as Monthly Performance Report, special topic reports for senior leadership reviews, cost analysis, etc.
- Perform short-term back-up duties while global GSM Finance Controller is out of office.
- Global Supply Management Systems (GSM):
- Optimize data availability and quality within Nexteer's GSM systems, including Intelex Applications, QAD, CPI, NCAS, BPM, etc.
- Participate in the Nexteer Global Supply Management system/process digitalization transformation projects. Assist in AI/MLL application and deployment in business systems.
- Collaborate with GSM system and IT teams to enhance system functionality and usability.
- Relationship Management: Assist in vendor communication, negotiations, and relationship management.
- Meeting Support: Support CPO to prepare global meeting materials and presentations in professional formats with a proactive planning approach, as well as host strategic review meetings and summarize/track key initiatives/decisions. Coordinate/support annual global supplier conference.
- Office Management: Serve as an administrative assistant for CPO in calendar management, travel coordination, and office management.
- Special Projects: Collaborate with cross-functional teams on purchasing initiatives and special projects.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with supply chain software, data analysis tools, project management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PowerBI) preferred.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to solve complex problems using data. Previous experience with data analytics preferred.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, capable of interacting effectively across all levels and regions within an organization.
- Learning Agility: Quick learner, adaptable to new concepts and technologies.
- Organizational Skills: Proficient in multitasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in handling documents, scheduling, and correspondence.
- Adaptability: Self-motivated and disciplined, comfortable in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Professionalism: Represent the CPO and Nexteer with professionalism and integrity.
- Bachelor's degree required and Master's degree preferred in Business Administration, Finance, or Supply Chain Management. Other degrees will be considered in conjunction with relevant experience.