Network Design Logistics Engineer

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren – GM Global Technical Center, ​ three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

Relocation: This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The Role:

The Network Design Logistics Engineer will be responsible for performing strategic design projects related to the strategic network design for GM’s inbound material logistics network, intercontinental & domestic. Will be responsible for data analysis and project development, working with software tools to design an optimized logistics network and communicate results to stakeholders. Will work cross-functionally to develop and track projects.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Responsible for logistics network engineering projects for all inbound material, intercontinental & domestic.

• Responsible to analyze material logistics network to generate strategic cost savings using network modeling tools and statistical analysis.

• Develop and manage tactical planning process within new and existing logistics systems as well as working with GM IT to develop systems requirements and constraints.

• Work with GM’s service provider (LLP,LSC) design and planning resources to define workload and activity.

• Support business cases for any logistics changes.

• Global alignment with network improvement and cost savings.

Additional Responsibilities may include:

• Support regional network capabilities in cooperating GMNA best practices.

• Support procurement activities like material global ocean bid, ODC bids, LOC bids, etc.

• Work with logistics service providers to strategically analyze network & process improvements.

Additional Job Description

Yours Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Strong working knowledge of logistics and supply chains.

• Experience with strategic network design software and algorithms.

• Experience with linear programming.

• Expert in gathering and interpreting complex quantitative and qualitative data using statistical analysis methods, and able to develop tools for analyses and interpreting supply chain and logistics/containers data.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and deliver cost savings, and improve logistics networks.

• Knowledge in network Design tools like LLamasoft, Transpro, IBM, Oracle etc.

Skills:

• High analytic capability – Excel, Access, SQL – in situations which are ambiguous and complex.

• High level of oral and written communications skills.

• High level of interpersonal skills.

• Ability to both work independently and as a member of teams.

• Ability to lead a project from start to finish.

• Detail oriented and data driven.

• High process focus.

• Cross-functional relationship building.

• Energetic and passionate to find solutions to complex supply chain problems.

• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Experience/Education:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related advanced degree a plus .

• Knowledge of data mining/analytics via data warehouse and SQL.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

About GM

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Why Join Us 

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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