International Logistics Lead

Description

Job Profile Summary:
You will be responsible for inbound international logistics planning,
engineering, financials and daily operations for the component shipments to CC&A United States and Canada GM processing facilities and deliveries
directly to customer.

Position is responsible for supporting CC&A International Logistics from
international supplier regions destined to Canada and United States CC&A
facilities for all modes of transportation, in addition to providing logistics
support for freight delivering directly to GM customers. This position is to
provide synergy that drives to reduce costs, leverage domestic and
international networks, and evolve planning capabilities that will achieve
CC&A International Logistics budget objectives. One of the main objectives
of this position is to identify the operational and planning requirements that
are needed to support the overall functions within International Logistics
and responsible for supporting any ADHOC requirements that may be
requested from either direct or indirect stakeholders.
LEVEL EXPECTATIONS:

• Fully qualified individual contributor who has knowledge and understanding
• of all aspects of a function and exercises independent discretion and
• judgment on significant matters based on professional knowledge. Level
• most professionals can expect to achieve in their career.

• Recognize as a fully qualified, experienced professional. Has complete knowledge and full understanding of own area and broad knowledge of
• related areas.
• Take broad challenges and, through independent professionally
• Develop analysis, identifies and analyses options, and breaks them down into initiatives capable of implementation. Identifies opportunities and
• proposes solutions to improve internal processes, services, and structures to support functional strategies.
• Use advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to resolve a wide range of non-standard problems.
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues.

• Identifies and devises solutions based on limited information and
• precedent. Uses evaluation and judgement to solve problems that are new to the organization and require a deep level of experience and strategic thought to create a solution.
• Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal/external
• partners who are not familiar with subject matter and often require persuasion
• Uses data and analysis to demonstrate the value of a project, anticipating, and addressing objections and or concerns.
• Often effects change in broader functional area without direct exercise of command, using persuasion in situations where reaching agreement may be hindered by differing opinions, past practices, or experiences.

• Challenges and problems are of a diverse scope with multiple moving
• parts, where developing a plan and viewing the whole picture is a
• significant challenge itself. Work is done independently and is reviewed at
• critical points.
• Owns the development and delivery of solutions, driving cross team and
• group efforts. Leads by example, taking responsibility for their own actions,
• acknowledging mistakes, and holding themselves accountable for achieving
• goals. Addresses and evaluates a diverse range of issues using innovative
• methods and proposing alternative approaches.
• Has significant operational impact across their function.

• Responsible for executing deliverables, both planning and operational, in
• Support of the logistics organization's business objectives.
• Strong engagement with Logistics Purchasing for contract amendments
• and awarded lanes.
• Support carrier(s) onboarding process, operational and planning with the freight forwarders and carrier(s).
• For any operational disruption that is disclosed by the freight forwarder, individual must identify parties associated with risk, notify appropriate stakeholders and put in place risk mitigation plan, if required
• Host monthly KPI calls with carriers and benchmark across all providers.
• Monitor, manage and engage with Finance on monthly budget activities, documenting risk and opportunities within the international budget.
• Provides support within the key areas of Logistics and Supply Chain organization to ensure business objectives are met or exceeded in all areas including customer, quality, service, responsiveness, people, product and
• financial initiatives.
• Communicates within the function as well as other functions, external/internal affiliates, regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for supporting relationship management with logistic suppliers, logistics service providers and carriers.
• Influences others within the organization to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.
• Identify problems, update or modify work methods that may be complex in the work area without the benefit of defined procedures.
• Performing total-landed cost studies that will achieve Total Enterprise Cost
• (TEC) outcome to meet CC&A International savings metric.
• Promote GM's values and makes customer-focused decisions.
• Removing Roadblocks & Resolving Issues/Complaints: Observes and steps up to remove roadblocks and resolve potential issues.
• Assist with training employees/suppliers/logistics partners on applications and processes for smooth coordination of international shipments and visibility

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, related field
• Experience with Financials

• 5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, manufacturing, logistics or product development
• Must be willing to travel 10%