Global Logistics Manager - Finished Vehicle Ports

Description

The Role

Vehicle Logistics is an organization within Global Logistics & Packaging that is responsible for managing the distribution of finished vehicles throughout North America and Export Operations managed global lanes.

This position has daily responsibility for coordinating Outbound Logistics operations at several nodes in North America. 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

Manage daily port operations to ensure maximum velocity of vehicle deliveries to our dealer partner

Monitor and execute revenue recognition targets in collaboration with key stakeholders

Drive service provider performance through key performance metrics and scorecards

Manage export damaged vehicles to maintain strong dealer delivery performance

Build strong relationships with service providers throughout all modes of transportation

Develop and maintain a forward-looking 2–3 week operational plan for each node, ensuring timely vehicle movement within established budget parameters.

Engage with key supplier partners at appropriate cadences (daily, weekly, monthly) to build and sustain robust, executable logistics plans.

Proactively adjust plans to address capacity constraints and operational disruptions, including launches, weather events, quality holds, and peak period activities such as quarter-end.

Collaborate with the Supplemental Lift Team and Purchasing to secure additional capacity, including non-preferred solutions when required to protect operations.

Support Vehicle Sales, Service, and Marketing (VSSM) by executing non-preferred moves to meet business needs.

Monitor and address supplier performance trends, including lift utilization, loading efficiency, processing timing, dwell, and vehicle aging.

Coordinate and execute field action plans in response to operational or quality-related issues.

Identify and drive initiatives focused on cost optimization and transit time reduction, with a strong emphasis on premium freight mitigation.

Develop and define Statements of Requirements during sourcing to ensure clarity and alignment for all outbound vehicle operations activities at assigned nodes.

Drive accountability through regular performance reviews, scorecard management, and transparent data sharing with key stakeholders.

Facilitate the sharing and implementation of best practices across North American regions to promote continuous improvement.

Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional and external stakeholders, including VSSM, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, MEO, and carrier leadership and operations teams.

Lead and participate in carrier reviews, safety audits, and quality forums to ensure operational excellence and compliance.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

2+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)

Knowledge of port operations

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field

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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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