Risk Management and Supply Chain Readiness Lead
4 days ago• Cairo, Egypt
Description
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. this means the successful candidate to report to the GM office full time.
The Role:
The Risk Management and SC Readiness Lead is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating supply chain risks while ensuring operational readiness for new product introductions, major changes, and business continuity. This role partners cross-functionally with procurement, logistics, quality, manufacturing, and commercial teams to drive strategic risk mitigation and readiness plans across the end-to-end supply chain
What You'll Do
Strategic Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Drive key deliverables supporting global supply chain goals in quality, service, cost, and responsiveness.
- Lead operational areas to meet our business objectives.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, and Procurement to resolve complex SC challenges and ensure timely communication across stakeholders.
- Manage relationships with local suppliers and support supply continuity.
Risk Mitigation & Readiness Planning
- Lead monthly risk reviews and mitigation planning with Supply & production Planning Team.
- Assess supplier schedules and capacity to proactively address risks.
- Track supplier performance, identify critical issues, and report resolutions to leadership.
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New Program & Launch Support
- Coordinate new project implementation, including MRP setup, pilot builds, and packaging readiness.
- Ensure commodity and supplier readiness aligned with LPET and PPAP requirements.
- Conduct supplier onboarding sessions and launch workshops.
Planning & Execution
- Ensure supplier capacity supports ramp-up and future production.
- Oversee material pipeline from import/local suppliers for uninterrupted production.
Daily Operations & Issue Management
- Support MRDs, SORP, line trials, and breakpoints for new components.
- Coordinate B/P implementation to align with GME targets.
Reporting & Supplier Engagement
- Lead high-risk reviews and escalate capacity/material issues.
- Participate in technical and supplier readiness meetings.
- Visit suppliers regularly to drive performance and alignment.
Data Analysis & Forecasting
- Analyze forecasts, inventory, and pipeline vs. production needs.
- Identify risks of shortages 2+ months ahead.
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant supply chain, project management, and manufacturing process experience.
- Able to balance strategic risk thinking with hands-on operational & Supply chain execution.
- Ability to travel to suppliers' locations when required for onsite support of launch and build-out.
- Ability to problem tackle complete issues and implement new and innovative strategies.
- Deep understanding of Supply Chain functions.
- Flexible with extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution.
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Client-provided location(s): Cairo, Egypt
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202511366
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-07-29T00:40:38
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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