Outbound Logistics Planning Specialist - GM Defense

General Motors
Warren, MI

Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan three times per week, at minimum

The Role

The Outbound Logistics Planning Coordinator position has responsibility for coordinating Global Outbound Logistics operations for GM Defense. This position requires close collaboration with GM Defense Customer to ensure on time delivery to both domestic and international locations. Key activities involve forecasting and planning capacity utilization for responsible nodes (plants, ports and vehicle distribution centers) and managing supplier performance to meet budget. Work involves a high-level of independent judgment, decision making, attention to detail and initiative.

What You'll Do

Coordinate with GM Defense Customer and assembly location for Vehicle and Propulsion deliveries

Ensure Customer Requirements for delivery are understood and executed

Ensure all shipping security guidelines are executed to support program requirements (Export Compliance, Military Guidelines…)

Collaborate with the Logistics Advance Planner to develop statement of requirements at time of sourcing for each activity occurring at responsible nodes in Outbound Vehicle Operations (ex. Yard Management, Port Processing, Rail loading, Vessel loading, Haulaway, Rail Operations, VDC Operation, Dealer Pickup, Driveaway, etc)

Meet with suppliers as needed (daily, weekly, monthly) to develop robust plans

Adjust plan as needed for capacity issues (launch, weather, holds, quarter end activities)

Collaborate with Purchasing to secure capacity as needed

Support Spot Buy moves

Review and action supplier performance trends as needed (lift, loading, processing, dwell, aging, etc)

Coordinate field action plans as needed

Identify and support both cost and transit reduction initiatives

Support sharing of best practices across all regions in North America

Build and maintain relationships and communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, both internal and external to the company (Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Carrier Leadership and Operations, etc).

Participate in and facilitate carrier reviews, safety audits, and quality meetings

Support sharing of best practices across all regions in North America

Support development of GMD Outbound shipping guidelines for Domestic and Global Shipments

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree

5+ years of work experience in Outbound Vehicle Shipping domestically and internationally

Ability to lead problem solving activities

Ability to communicate and work effectively within teams

Ability to work in fast paced environment and meet deadlines

Understanding of the sense of urgency required in solving network issues

Self-motivated / Strong initiative

High level of oral and written communication skills

Highly proficient analytical, organizational and project management skills

Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience in Vehicle shipping to Defense Customers

The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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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Posted 2025-08-23

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