Director, Supply Chain - Exteriors
Core
Define and execute long-term sourcing and supply chain strategy for the Exteriors portfolio, ensuring resiliency, quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability objectives.
Role type
Director, Global Supply Chain Strategy
Builds
Global supply chain strategy, supplier partnerships, and enterprise resiliency plans for vehicle exteriors
Domain
Automotive manufacturing, global supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Enterprise supply chain strategy, global sourcing, supplier relationship management, risk management, organizational leadership, financial acumen, change management, talent development, cross-functional partnership, governance frameworks
Preferred skills
MBA, advanced analytics, digital transformation, market intelligence, commercial negotiations
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Define and execute long-term supply chain vision and strategy for the Exteriors commodity portfolio; Establish and maintain strategic executive-level partnerships with key global suppliers; Lead enterprise risk identification, mitigation, and business continuity planning; Champion best-in-class sourcing processes and digital transformation initiatives; Drive total value optimization through strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations; Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global organization; Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality; Establish key performance indicators and governance frameworks to monitor organizational performance
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with large organization management