Senior Manager, GS Global Supply Chain

Overview & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager GS Global Supply Chain is responsible for leading and integrating all aspects of the GS supply chain, focusing on process standardization and coordination across regions. Functions within the responsibility of the role include procurement, warehouse operations, and supplier quality. This role ensures that the supply chain operates as a synergized unit in support for Service Parts, Repairs, and Field Service Operations.

This role will work closely with counterparts in other regions and EEE businesses to optimize global supply. It is also essential to coordinate closely with each Business Unit in support of their specific production schedules, cost targets, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with strong operational experience in a manufacturing and/or service environment.

• Procurement: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies aligned with corporate objectives. Foster collaboration between regions, aligning regional supplier bases to support global EEE demand needs. Lead process standardization, global sourcing plans, contracts, and performance management of the team. Coordinate procurement activities leveraging the purchasing power across all EEE global service locations. Develop, implement, and maintain a robust global sourcing strategy. Direct demand cross-regionally based on cost, capability, quality, capacity, and geopolitical factors.
  
  Manage supplier risk, ensure ethical procurement practices, sustainability goals, and supplier diversity initiatives. Support dual/multi-sourcing strategies.
• Warehouse & Logistics: Align inventory management, receiving, storage, and material delivery to production lines/global sales order demand. Implement lean warehousing and just-in-time delivery across global warehouses. Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company policies. Drive continuous improvement in space utilization, throughput, and labor efficiency. Ensure standardized inventory control procedures and cycle count programs. Collaborate with operations to ensure parts availability and reduce order fulfillment lead times.
  
  Own shipping & logistics strategies and processes, focus on delivery speed and cost, manage import/export processes, monitor tariff and duty exposure. Own procurement KPIs related to inventory/warehouse management.
• Supplier Quality: Oversee new supplier development and onboarding. Ensure adherence to EEE supplier qualification processes. Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to develop and execute supplier quality standards and inspection protocols. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action strategies. Monitor and audit supplier quality performance. Develop global component inspection plans. Support new product launches with supplier readiness assessments and PPAP approvals.
  
  Develop a global supplier scorecard system.
• Leadership & Strategy: Manage and develop cross‑functional team across procurement, warehouse, and supplier quality. Align regional operations with global supply chain goals and KPIs. Develop and manage departmental budget and performance metrics. Lead digital transformation initiatives, including ERP, barcoding, automation, and supply chain planning systems. Serve as escalation point for global supply chain issues. Partner with repair, field service, and parts business leaders to forecast and plan inventory needs.
  
  Develop and maintain supply chain procedures in the quality manual. Develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers and expand suppliers network.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing/OEM environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi‑site or global teams.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supplier quality systems.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supply chain analytics tools.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience strongly preferred.

• Strategic thinking with hands‑on execution capability.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Analytical mindset with data‑driven decision‑making.
• Collaborative leadership and communication skills.
• Continuous improvement and cost optimization orientation.

Up to 30% travel required.